[This is always how it goes, doesn't it? Every time, Scorpius only asks a question or two before he draws the line and says "no more".

Maybe if he tries it differently now, lets him in just a little further...there will be less and less to ask in the future. This won't have to keep coming up.

He thinks that might somehow be less aggravating, in the long run.]

I think the problem is that I've never been one in my nature to want a do-over on my past. Dwelling on mistakes too hard never solves anything; just makes you weaker and weaker as you lean on that regret like a crutch.

My son exists. For better or worse...I would not want to unmake him.