[She draws back enough to look him in the face, and gently took his face in her hands so he'd be looking back.]

And I want you to be safe. How am I supposed to help you and keep you safe if you kick me out of the room? You shouldn't be the only one who gets to protect, here.

[Really, this comes down to the conclusion she'd come to in their terrible time apart, even if it was all her doing and her fault.]

We're better when we're together.