"I'm sorry... can we talk about it... can you give me a chance to, you know apologize maybe and make it up to you." He leans forward and a gives her a sudden hug. He feels her stiffen at first before relaxing. He pulls back reluctantly. They look at each other for a long moment before she begins to speak.

"Really that is what you want, talking about your feelings is not exactly your strong suit son. I mean you are so damn shy sometimes, I'm surprised."

She takes a deep breath, and seems to gather her thoughts, while he looks at her closely now for the first time, after...