'I wasn't pissed off at you. Not in the least.'

She's not quite sure where he got that impression. She sits very still, afraid to say anything for fear of setting him off again, and yet, as always, unable to stay quiet.

'So much has changed in the last few days, it's hard to know which way is up. And yes, we spent all day in bed yesterday, but right now, with you over there and me over here... It feels like we're right back where we started. I'm still trying to get my sea legs, and I -- I'd just -- I'd appreciate it if you'd cut me some slack.'