Nettie frowned at him when he sat down. She walked over with her hands on her hips. "Why are you apologizing to me? Who cares how hard it is for me. Look how hurt you are. This is what I'm worried about. I..' She shook her head and placed a hand over her face. "I know I asked and I am glad I got to heal you. But I worry about you getting hurt more. And not making it. I know you want me to leave it alone and not bother you about it, but.. i know it's selfish but.. I don't want to lose you. I don't want to even imagine the world without you in it. You're so important to me."

Yeah when she said it out loud, it was completely selfish and she wanted to apologize and beg him to think of her as he always had. But she'd said it and didn't fully want to take it back. "I know what I said, just.. please.. if you need anything, rely on me. If you want me to tell no one , I won't. Maybe I can find a medical book in town to help with the more serious stuff if it comes up." It was a terrible excuse for real help but she would keep his promise. If she broke it or lied to him, he might cast her aside and never speak to her again.