[He tugs his slice out from his mouth after taking his latest bite, slowly chewing on it while he smiles back at her, while his other hand rests beneath hers. There's a lot he's missed about Connie. The tune of her laughter, the sparkle in her eyes, the way she makes his heart flutter...]

Same.

[He delicately mutters that much, before he swallows his mouthful. And then he finds more words, as he scoots his seat closer to hers.]

...I've been learning a lot from my trip, and it's been helping me to feel better. But that doesn't change how happy I can feel just... just from hanging around with you, eating junk food and making you laugh. [A soft chuckle.] It's a great vacation from my vacation.