Of course it wasn't really about the decorating. He just -- couldn't think of anything better on the spot. And coming out with 'I miss you' didn't seem like the best idea at this point. He chanced a glance towards her, then away again -- and back to her once more as he spoke, trying his best to ignore that awkward sensation that was creeping up on him.

"Not much fun doing it by yourself. And I just figured... maybe it could use a bit of a woman's touch, y'know? I mean... if you're busy, that's fine, I just... was wonderin'."