[He'll get one more kiss for brushing the confetti away, brief and sweet and meant to make it clear there are no hard feelings here and he enjoyed it.]
Personally I've always thought the confetti is a bit much. [The faintest pause as he debates whether or not to change subjects then decides to go for it. No time like the present after all.]
I've actually been wanting to talk to you. I think I owe you an explanation, what with everything going on with Jack these past few days. And likely an apology as well.