[For someone who is far from being a parent, Carly has a pretty good level frown ready for detected 'bullshit'.]

...I won't say you're wrong if you thought it was embarrassing, [She eventually says.] ...But it's nothing to be embarrassed about, you should know. ...It was serious stuff, [Carly continues.] With serious repercussions, for that matter.

...The sort of thing I'm keeping between us, out of respect, [She adds, inclining her head.] ...I can't force you to talk about it.

...But I can tell you it's important. And that I really did mean everything I said.