After the reprimand, Nathan did look at her, knowing this was coming sooner, rather than later. He'd known deep down it would, but actually being on the verge of it, after once more gaining ground following the subtle backstep of telling her 'that woman' was in Los Angeles, was another thing entirely. This time, he couldn't let another backslide happen.
Locking his arms around her, he studied her face for a moment and then finally spoke. "It's her." Even those few words cost him something.