[A few awkward attempts to speak here. It's like his world's just opened up a little more. Wait- did he call him a good-looking guy!? Was... was he really?]

In front of her? No... shit, I should, shouldn't I?

Damn, I always stressed not lookin' too casual at home so I don't look like a bum. Maybe I should just keep the shirts in the wardrobe for a while. Maybe the days leadin' up to the big one... drive her a bit crazy...

Then on her birthday, I'm keepin' it casual, but keepin' her guessing! She's the detective, I gotta curveball...!

[Scribbling. He's really writing this down.]