Leo was nervous. More nervous than he ever was with his ex. This time there was a deeper, more genuine connection at stake and his feelings of inadequacy left him afraid that he'd do something wrong and ruin everything.
"Stop it! You can do this. Just relax," he said as he adjusted his
silk tie, trying to encourage himself. Thinking about his snazzy tweed ensemble helped bolster his confidence enough to knock on Ainsley's door and announce his arrival.
He was, in fact, late due to just standing there for several minutes.