But that right there makes all the difference in the world.
[ she pauses before setting her wine glass on the table in front of them and turns more fully towards rebekah. ]
I've known someone who was so much worse than you, Rebekah, someone who's been those things and never understood why I couldn't love him like I did before. Understanding, remorse... that's what makes you a good person. Perhaps you aren't where you'd like to be and they can't understand any of this, but you are honestly trying. That's more than I can say for John.
[ go ahead, rebekah. ask. she's resigned herself to explaining, but maybe that will help in the long run. ]