Penitent

Look for that humble check
The opening of the heart
The break in the stiff neck
The willingness to restart

pen·i·tent (n)

1. 1.

   feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

   "a penitent expression"

   synonyms:

   repentant, contrite, remorseful, sorry, apologetic, regretful, conscience-stricken, rueful, ashamed, shamefaced, abject,

 Have you ever had a stubborn child who refused to cry or change?  Eventually tears will come, right?