She didn't know if it was her tone or the endearment, but he let out a particularly aggrieved sob as he spun, taking her in his arms so gently it made her eyes burn. He buried his face in her neck, rattling her to her core with his continued shaking as he whispered "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry" over and over into her skin. She ran soothing hands up and down his back, hoping he couldn't feel the tremor in them.