I know. But you haven't had to do any of this; it's something I appreciate, even if I haven't really told you as much.

[Thankfully, the hair-playing gives him something to focus on that isn't just the words alone; it's easier if he has something else to do with himself while he tries to find words.]

...Thank you for approaching me with this when you did, and for asking me to be with you. I know I had my apprehensions, but I don't regret any of it.