But this new, improved Augustine just laughs. "God, no! I may not be quick on the uptake when it comes to the heart, but I do learn, eventually. No. For our love: for our physical joy in one another, and our unity. For our son, I make no apology and I regret I ever tried. But for his death, which I could not prevent; for my clumsiness around it; and for my treatment of you when I found my faith, I am forever sorry. I do not anticipate your forgiveness, but I dearly desire it, in time."