Wesley blinked, not entirely understanding what Gwen might be referring to, but at least it seemed she wasn't intending to do any particular harm to Fred or anyone else, himself included. Not, of course, that he didn't deserve at least a bit of penance to be done.

The surprise on his face was evident. "You don't owe me that, you know. And in fact, I'm not sure I deserve that kind of consideration, but I thank you for it." He sighed. "I'm sorry, it's hard to explain, but when I saw Fred, I saw all the things that used to be, all the things I used to feel... The past is hard to let go of, but I assure you it is the past."