There was nothing good that could come from living through something like that. It hadn't made him stronger. It didn't make him a better person. It was just something that happened to him. He was just lucky enough to have someone to help him handle it when it became unbearable.
Even though his breathing was returning to normal he hadn't releasing Cam from his grip. He was still trying to feel safe in the room at Limbo. His mind still pictured himself in the car. So there was no letting go in this moment.
"I woke you," he mostly said to himself. Although since they were so close together it would have been hard for her not to hear.