[He doesn't believe her, and he's still concerned, but he'll accept it. He hesitates for a moment, so very uncharacteristically, before reaching out to place a hand on her back.]

Okay, sweetheart. I, uhm. I told Jono I'd meet him in the weight room eventually, so I should...

[He trails off there, simply looking at her expression for a few moments. She looks so troubled, he can't...]

But I could stay.