Hi,
Great part!

Claude feet are almost out.
He hadn’t spoken to Lois about his confused feelings yet. He wasn’t sure she’d understand. For that matter, he wasn’t sure he understood. Several times during the stakeout or during breakfast he’d almost spoken to her about them, but something had stopped him each time. Maybe he was afraid of seeming too needy. Maybe he was afraid she’d reject him or be repulsed by his overtures. Maybe he was afraid she’d misunderstand and expect something more from him than he was ready to give. Or that she’d misunderstand and expect far less from him than he was ready to give.
Maybe he just didn’t know how to explain what he felt for her.

He is very confused.
He hadn’t spoken to Lois about his confused feelings yet. He wasn’t sure she’d understand. For that matter, he wasn’t sure he understood. Several times during the stakeout or during breakfast he’d almost spoken to her about them, but something had stopped him each time. Maybe he was afraid of seeming too needy. Maybe he was afraid she’d reject him or be repulsed by his overtures. Maybe he was afraid she’d misunderstand and expect something more from him than he was ready to give. Or that she’d misunderstand and expect far less from him than he was ready to give.
Maybe he just didn’t know how to explain what he felt for her.

He is letting go.
More ASAP, please.
MAF
