*shakes head and smiles* It doesn't bother me, although I may not have a simple answer for you. *pauses to gather her thoughts* It means that... we decided that it was time to release each other from our partnership, save for the responsibilities we share as Ana's parents. *chews her lip* When it all boils down to it, he doesn't need me to be happy, and I need more than what he can give me. And I think we finally came to terms with that. Or at least I did. He said.. he said he wanted me to be happy. *wipes the tears from her eyes, and attempts to recompose herself* We're going to share custody of Ana, of course, although we haven't figured out all the details. I needed... I just need some time to think. *sniffles loudly and smiles at him through the tears*

*nods, listening, still trying to regain the handle on her emotions*

*clasping his hands in hers* I'm so sorry, Bingo. *adding to clarify* Sorry that you ever experienced so much pain as to have your memories erased in order to deal with it. *struggles to keep at bay the tears that threaten to return with her grief at the sorrow and heartache they both experienced in their respective relationships*

*asks hopefully* But the process did work for you, though?