[ She gives him one in return -- a little less shaky, but no less tired, and shakes her head. ]

No, it's nothing you need to apologize for. This... it's a lot, isn't it? All of it. And I know you won't stop watching. If you feel like it's what you have to do, then I can't make you stop. But if you feel like you need to step away or you have to take a break or anything just... come find me and we'll go into the garden. Okay?

[ It's not as good as hit me as hard as you can but hopefully it's as good a substitute as she can provide. ]