Firefly Glen put your flowers in your hair, wrap your tendrils 'round my chest

She could only smile at his story.  You know, my brother did something similar, but it was over something much more trivial than that.  He didn't wanna be called Tadpole anymore.  She rolled over onto her back and nestled into this stranger who was so willing to give into her desires.  And I stayed back for a while.  Mom and Dad were so upset.  But you know what?  They just wanted him to come home.  She did not supply that Tuathal was still out there — was still with her — because it was not necessary.

I'm sure when you decide to go back, she'll forgive you.  You're family, and that's what family does.