[ Bree can't help the sudden shock of tears at his words as she swallows heavily. Then she covers his hand with her free one so that he's sandwiched between hers. ]

I never thought you would. I've been so curious about you and who you are. How we're alike, how we're different. You've already given me so much, just because of what you did before Culloden.

[ Now, to address the elephant in the room. ]

Just because you never had the chance to raise me, doesn't mean I don't still need you.