He grins at her and says, "As long as there is a chance, then I am there.  The work.... consider it done."  He dances in his mind thinking that he won't mess up again.  Her forgiveness astounded him and he adored her for it.  "I must tell you that my life has been on the rocks without you in my life," he confessed, "I realize that I was stupid and allowed outside sources to influence my actions; resulting in your hurt."  He continued, "I'm sorry, I guess that should be my first thing on the long road of apology and work."