Ethan hugged his girlfriend, holding her with total emotional transport. "I'm sorry...I have remained faithful to you these years, I swear it on my life." The years away from you as a boy subjected to the 'witness protection' program were very difficult. “I love you, please forgive me for not being able to explain it to you.” He whispered sadly and in a guilty tone, even though it wasn't really his fault, he knows that you have suffered.