[It's a silly suggestion. He feels silly for it, but it doesn't stop him from leaning in to meet the kiss all the same. He only lets it linger a moment, but then pulls back.]

It's a start, Mister Frye. We've both room to be better, but trying is all anyone can ask of another.

[He squeezes Jacob's hand but then lets go.]

Give a few days. Take some air for yourself, move on...and when I call next, maybe I can make good on that date I promised a couple weeks back.

[That was his go-to, wasn't it? Grander gestures to make up for infractions he still stood by. Hopefully it still helped.]