[.. Oh dear, now it's all just pouring out isn't it? Hattie, naturally, feels a bit frustrated by it, but who doesn't have troubles these days? .. Still, it'd be nicer if it were all about herself.]

I know, Eponine, and in a way I do not blame you. It is difficult to know who to trust and who you can not- and the way we have met did not simplify things for you.

[She hesitantly slips an arm over Eponine's shoulders to try to comfortingly squeeze her.]

I forgive your mistakes, and I hope you will someday forgive me for my own. Either way, I believe you realize you cannot move forward on your own just yet. We will work things out, one step at a time. Together. [She smiles] You'll see, things will get better. I promise.