"You're right. I should have...no" He managed to stand up to his full height, a frown.

"I would have never had you find out" a step closer to her.

"I cannot take away what I've done to you...but you need to understand I can and will make amends in some way"

A small bend to be at eye level with her, a small grunt. His ribs on fire at this point.

"I need you. You are mine. Anything I've said to you, I mean it. I will take your pain away by any means" a bloody hand palming her soft cheek.

"I've taken liberty to...speak with Dan on your behalf. I think he now realizes what boundaries are set"