Really Worried
Dale believed he was a failure as a parent. He just wanted to raise a child and thought Lise was his dream come true. However, he did something wrong because she wouldn’t talk to him, and he didn’t want to force the issue. In fact, he wanted to ensure she was okay!
Ensuring Her Safety
Of course he wanted to be in contact with his daughter, but he couldn’t help but hesitate. If she so desperately wanted to cut off the connection, was it right to force a relationship? He decided that ultimately he just needed to know that she is safe, and the rest was up to her to decide.