There's a pause, a brief bob of his throat as he swallows, obviously searching carefully for the words he wants. "...I realize I cannot undo my actions. But if it were possible, I would."

He's said the words before, to York. Washington knows, he thinks. But Carolina knows little, unless they've spoken far more at length in her portion of the timeline than he thinks. It is important that he say them.

Therapy, as it turns out, has had some positive change on him over the course of the last few months.

"For what you and others have lost because of my actions, I am sorry. I do not expect forgiveness as a result, but...you should know that, at least."