I think you're going to regret saying that. [Kind of like he regrets saying that? But he stops again.]

...Mr. Barnham got on my case about needing to let people help sometimes. And I'm used to working with a team and I know that. [He chews his lip thoughtfully.] I think I need to talk to Hal about some stuff. Maybe that'll help.

[It's not even remotely close to an explanation, but he's also fairly sure he'll break everything if he tells her any of what he's thinking.]