[N- no, no crying. He pulls back from the hug just enough to cup her cheek, thumb brushing lightly to wipe away any tears there]
[.................... sob]
I'm so sorry. [For the pain he's caused her, for leaving her, for not being able to say goodbye, for breaking his promise--]
I... [he doesn't know what else to say. there's so much to tell her. so much to apologize for. he just. he doesn't deserve you, you are amazing] I'm... so glad to see you.