"I know you do," she said reassuringly. "I know. But it doesn't excuse what I said. That was just stupid. And it doesn't help that I was yanked here alone for another year and a half after I was just getting used to having both of you around again. Don't... don't beat yourself up over it. Please." She couldn't stand these kinds of sad looks on his face. It was like someone had just kicked his favorite puppy, and this time, she'd been the one to do it. "I guess we both still have issues to work on. It'll take time. That's all."
She poured herself some water to drink. "I'm sorry about that stupid misunderstanding. I was getting a little ahead of myself." Her voice was full of wry amusement.