[Ceodore's head snaps up from surprise and it's just in time to see her curl up. He hates that and hates that he's the one that caused it. He places a hand on her shoulder, convinced anything more will only anger her more.]

I... I guess I haven't been good enough to let you know how much you mean to me. I thought you knew, but I...

Don't think you're not enough. Please. If anything, I'm the one lacking.