[He closes his eyes for a moment when the card was pushed back into his hand. To him, it was as if his entire life opened up.]

No, don't be. If I wished not to talk about her, I would not have. The love I have for my mother is not often shared so readily. It is an act of trust that I have said anything. Please do not count yourself at fault.

[He puts the card back into his sleeve and moved to sit beside Elizabeth and not across from her.]

As you have shared a part of yourself to me, I thank you.