Thanks tjack. I really appreciate it. Let me try to make sure I understand it in more general terms.

1) Guilt or embarrassment at having done something morally wrong.
2) Actions speak louder than words and are the only things that convince a WAW.
3) She sensed your detachment--that you were gone and was feared a loss.
4) Loss of a good friend/companion; threat of someone else grabbing you.

Which do you think was most powerful?