@frosty_Josh that's what I said earlier, he only needs to be here to listen, if he embraces her or not, not that is going to make too much of a difference, but in the surface both of them might look like is too much since their relationship is pretty ambiguous cause both of them use the rental...
Unlike the other time that he pulled back and didn't left too much time to reactions, what he said here, was a confession, taking advantage of her weakness would be scummy, but at least There would be less ambiguity about their relation if he doesn't chicken again.