"You know, I was concerned, but you might be more worried about it than I am." Which does a good deal to put her mind at ease, actually, but she'd already been aware he was taking a risk on her too.

"I don't think it'll be a problem—thanks, though," she adds with a note of sincerity. She doesn't want to draw too much attention to his offer. As nervy as he gets, she doesn't want to make him think about it too much. "Mostly, I'm just looking forward to seeing it.

"And to the ride."