[He sighs, shaking his head.]

If that was what you were, you'd still be doing it. I... I see that, now. I couldn't before. Not during everything.

[He looks, if anything, a bit disappointed in himself.]

I don't know if you've ever gotten to do what you actually wanted. After everything, I'm not even sure you know. Because I'm not sure I would. I just wish I'd figured this all out sooner. Maybe I could have done something for you, earlier.