[ See, this is why he's been anxious about it, because she doesn't have to tell him now. He's been away, he knows that now. Sure, it was a rude awakening, but it was one he needed. He's fine now really. He's more worried that she's going to judge him than anything else. ]

I wouldn't be here if I hadn't worked that out already.

[ It's a shame pride gets in the way of things, isn't it? ]

I don't really blame you, I wanted you to know that. Things haven't been easy. I didn't make it any easier.