[he shakes his head]

You didn't make it as hard as ya think. I was lonely too. You took care of me just as much as I fussed over you, even if ya don't realize it. [a small smile]

I'm glad you forgive me now, though. If you didn't I don't know what I'd...

[he lets the words trail off and he looks away for a moment]

I hope you know I'd be huggin' you if I could right now.