She hadn't allowed herself to cry. Even when talking to Fred, or Buffy, or even Dawn - Cordelia held her head high and didn't cry, despite the fierce desire to do so. But this... this is just too much. A sob made its way out of her throat when Angel placed a hand on her shoulder, and soon she finds herself holding on to him for dear life - and crying.

"Oh god, Angel," she whispers, clutching his shirt as tears pour down her face. "I was so scared. I was so scared that I wouldn't see you again, that the glitch would be permanent and that we... we'll have to--" Cordelia pauses and sniffs. "And now you're telling me that you actually thought about leaving me permanently? God, how could you be so stupid?"