Sorry, sorry. [She manages to choke the words out as she struggles to breathe.] I just --- I had this whole speech prepared, and then you went and said everything.

[She forces herself straight and reaches out to tug him into a hug.]

I forgive you. And I'm sorry it ruined your birthday. [She doesn't feel bad about what she did or what she said, but she does regret that it happened on his special day.]