[ She doesn't need to pull his hand away. The minute she scoots his hand drops away. It hits the water and his face locks down. His jaw tightens and he knows immediately he's managed to strand himself. Bloody hell. He's done it now. ]

I didn't--that's--bugger.

[ He sighs. ]

I'm sorry. It's just--you know, Claire. You can't deny that things have been very one sided. Which is alright and I understand why, but you can't expect me not to notice that always.