Honestly...?

[he laughs, suddenly. it's breathy and faint. maybe a little nervous. but still...]

I was scared you'd hate me, still, after all this time. That's what I thought, when I saw you--that I'm going to break your heart. You have presence here. I care about how you're feeling, even now, and about what you think of me.

I don't know how you fit into my new life, but if you'd... still put up with me, I'd like to learn. Re-learn. Get to know you again.