[ William takes a moment to think over the last part of Grell's statement, all while feeling around the night stand for his spectacles. Locating them, he slips them on his face before answering. ]

It isn't that I am uncomfortable with your advances. Most times I shove you aside simply because you are being an annoyance and keeping me from what I need to accomplish. Or what you should be getting done.

[ She climbs atop him, and he allows her to sit there, perched in his lap, as he continues. ]

I don't have nearly as much responsibility here, nor are we coworkers. This interaction between us is entirely new, even if it may seem the same from your perspective. I now have time to try to understand where you're coming from. Which is difficult for me. Because, I don't fully understand what I need.

[ His thumb idly brushes against the side of Grell's knee, before he realizes and pulls it back. ]

If you'd like me to be honest. [ A pause. ] I'm nervous.