She definitely didn't mean it like that. It meant she was more concerned for his well-being over her own, for now, at least.

Max is pushed to take the pill, he says whatever like that, and Max's eyebrows furrow. "Whatever?"

She looks at the pill, and watches him. He lies down, but first, "Not yet. You're going to let me see you swallow that pill first, Billy." She still holds onto hers.