Even though it wasn't a flat-out rejection, Terry couldn't help but feel a sinking in his stomach. "Oh," he said, then quickly added, "Well... alright. I mean... okay." He'd wanted to say something so that she didn't feel bad, but nothing was coming to mind. He wasn't upset with her -- if that's how she felt, then that's how she felt -- but he was a little disappointed at the directions things seemed to be heading. Then again, he'd told himself this might be her response.