“And it truly was an accident. I—“ He paused and held up his list as though he needed proof as to what he was doing so that she did not think him crazy or worse…a drunk. “I was just trying to keep my focus on this list,” He held up the paper and already felt the heat of his foolish nature start to warm his cheeks and his neck flushed at his shame.

“I am well, I just still get turned around here and the sea—“ He motioned to it like an idiot as though that would simply explain it all, “She looks beautiful today no?”

Jesus Christ Henri…get it together.