[ The hand on Neil's tightens at that, and his eyes open to stare again. ]

I know what I want from you. That was never in question.

[ What he's having a problem with... ]

I'm just... I was used to you not being so in this with me. How the hell am I supposed to act when you're telling me you love me and want to stay with me? This whole time, I've been--

[ He swallows. ]

...Preparing for you to leave.