[His eyes dart around her face, trying to read her expression. Was this the wrong move? Was this too soon? A thousand doubts and fears and insecurities flood his mind, but he doesn't pull back the ring.]

I want you, darlin'. There's no one else for me. If-- if this is too soon, if you don't want to do this, that's fine, that's always fine, we can not, I just thought--

[A shaky smile.]

I just thought I'd . . . check.