[Dirk slides his hands carefully into his pockets. He's nervous about this, really nervous, Jake's anxiety is catching, but he's doing his best to seem calm about it, even if he can't manage nonchalant.

He takes a deep breath himself.]

Shit. I meant to tell you myself, but I guess it doesn't matter now.

[He pauses, carefully considering his words.]

I won't bother asking if you're sure. You know I'm not going to stop just because you can't choose. I don't know how, but I don't want to hurt Jane's feelings, either.