Babylon 5, Season 1: Signs and Portents

[Ivanova talks to her father for the last time]

Andrei Ivanov:
Is that you, Susan?

Susan Ivanova:
Yes.

Andrei Ivanov:
Oh dear God! I never thought I'd see your face again. It makes this easier. Susan, I know I haven't been the best of fathers to you. But when your mother passed on and your brother was killed in the war I was too wrapped up in my own grief to pay attention to your needs. And when you joined EarthForce against my wishes…

Ivanova:
You don't have to say this, Father.

Andrei Ivanov:
Yes, Yes I must. There's no more time. I want you to know how proud I am of you, Susan. I always have been. But a father should give his daughter love as well as respect, and in that I failed you. I'm sorry, I'm ashamed. Forgive me.

[she nods her head]

Andrei Ivanov:
Thank you, dushenka moya.

Ivanova:
"Little soul." You haven't called me that for…Papa!