[ and then, the panic that he had forgotten about is back with a vengeance. his eyes sting, he drops down to his knees, trying to contain his tears, and failing. ]

You're.... You're definitely free of all of that.

[ his voice is trembling, and his head tilts forward. ]

I didn't want you to do that for me! I hated it! I'd rather have just continued on like before! That... that was better than making you deal with my troubles.

[ he can't look him in the eyes, the guilt is overwhelming. ]