*looks right back at you, unnerved by the expression in your eyes* *tries to harden herself so at least her voice won't shake* Don't think for a minute that I can be happy without you. You're my daughter and I love you.
*runs her fingers through her hair and laughs (and it is a little shaky)* Eru, I've been so worried for the past six months when you haven't spoken to me but at least you've been with me. *almost bewildered but obviously not remotely happy* I had no idea that your father understood sign language. He never. He never said a word.