He steadily shrunk under her verbal lashing. Beetlejuice cringed when she went to hug him, but upon seeing that she didn't intend to hurt him, relaxed and hugged her back. He sniffed again, fresh tears starting to fall. 

"You're the best, Lyds," He squeaked. "I'm sorry I made a mess of the house. I just...I'm afraid of being alone. I know it's messed up, kid, but [i]I'm[/i] messed up."