"I wanted to spend the day with my family," Shawn said. "And you're part of that."
He wished he could make her believe that. After pausing for a moment, he decided to just throw it all out there. "I know you don't believe that, because I left New York when you were born, but that was my issues and not about you. I love you, Riley. I have ever since the moment you were born. You're part of Cory and he's the most important person in my life."