[he looks at her, aghast and shocked she'd slapped him. been a long a time since he had been, come to think on it.]

Well, I guess that answers that, then! [rubs his cheek] I didn't--well, I guess I did--but I didn't mean anything! [grabs her hands, ignoring his smarting cheek] I'm so, so very happy for you, Sophie.

[softens his voice even more] Really.