Mm, I remember that. But... no. I and my bullheadedness aren't going anywhere. I'll be right here, as long as you want me to be. And I don't m-mind that you're going to be the same way if something happens to me. I... now that I'm used to having people around, I need that contact. I need someone to be there for me to talk to, to touch, to tell me it'll be okay. So I'm c-counting on that.

So... please stay with me, whatever happens. Even if I scream, or I walk out before I do something I'll regret, or we can't agree, or I panic and run away... I'll always come back. I can go anywhere, and do anything. I just... [She manages to smile a little, her face coloring.] I just need you.