Waking up in the middle of the night, agonized over his wife's infidelity, Lockwood tries to muster up the courage to confess his love for his daughter. He tells her that he loves her so much that he'll have to "give it my all" to keep her happy. He's about to leave when he hears her cry out, "I love you," and he curses her for being a "naughty wife." He curses Lockwood's father for sending him away three years ago to straighten up his relationship with his daughter's mother, and then for not being able to "put them" to rest. He promises that he will always love his daughter, and promises to spend the rest of his life "making you happy." He promises to be with her "ever for ever," and then he leaves.