[ filter; elaine ] Wait. Gods, I'm doing thi-- It's not that I'm embarassed or anything. Or am hiding. I don't want you to feel... put off. Yes, that doesn't sound stupid at all.
I involved myself with a woman, left her behind and she died. It was necessary but it doesn't make it any better. We did things we regret. You? You did what you needed to do. You gave your son a second chance. I can't imagine what it is to be in your situation but maybe you should think of this as a way to realize what you're missing. And what you can get back? He's alive and he's here. Why not keep trying?
The man in your house is an illusion. But I don't see why you can't get something similar. Even better.