He became 'maudlin' and started crying like a child.
a 'maudlin' love story
(..) You're so pensive, what are you thinking about? Oh, just how much it sucks that we have to get old. Oh Claire, please, don't get maudlin on me. So Brenda tells me you're planning on moving to New York? Uh, maybe. I've applied for this, like, entry-level position (..)2005 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Everyone's Waiting Season: 5 Episode 12