[Laughter is good. Laughter is probably very good, even, in this moment.]

I know you care about both of us a lot. So does he. It's okay if it's not the right time for you to say it, even if it was for him. He's with you because you're you, so if you need to take time for things, it's not going to be a problem.

And if it is, I will kick his ass. But I really do think he is a patient man, so I think you can just tell him that you need things to go a bit slower. More time to adjust. And if you would like me sitting on the sidewalk out front for as needed moral support, or on the phone on mute and silent, while you do it, I will be there. And if you would like me to check on him separately, I can do that too.

It's okay. You don't need to rush yourself on this.