In the Hospital Corridor

After making sure Calvin was fast asleep, Nico and Celine stood facing each other outside the room. The corridor was quiet, only the sound of the hospital staff's steps could be heard occasionally passing by.  

"Celine," Nico began, his voice low, almost a whisper. "I want to talk about something important."  

Celine looked at him with a flat expression. "What else, Nico?"  

Nico bowed his head, trying to string together the right words. "I know I'm nothing now. Everything I used to have, it's all gone. I lost everything, including you. And it's my fault."  

Celine remained silent, waiting for what Nico would say next.  

"But...