I know. It's just that-- ... this, this thing... it's so intensely personal, I don't want...

... It doesn't feel like something that ... that people on the outside can help with. ... Not me, or her.

_{[A sudden, explosive (but muffled) sigh. It seems her head's been in her hands more often than not during this conversation.]}

You don't need to offer me anything, Ironhide.

_{[A pause... and then, with the barest hint of a laugh--]}

... Except... maybe forgiveness, if you want...