He blinks quickly, thinking maybe the flickering will stop. Like spots in front of his eyes. ...But nope, it still continues, and the pain does too...though it's dulling, a little.

A lump rises in Cam's throat, but he doesn't cry; that's embarrassing to do in public, just like Dallas said. He swallows it. "I-- I'm sorry I...surprised you."

Did she think he was someone else? She said something, like a name. Great, something else he's messed up, if he could be anyone else, he would.