He gives a nod of his head, unable to help the emphatic sound he makes, glad that someone understands him. It's not that Cougar doesn't hold affection for Jake, even to the point of not wanting anyone else. The problem is that he doesn't think he's ready to start something so big and so committed after so short a time.

"And if I lose him because of it?" That's the only problem. What happens if suddenly, Jake decides he wants someone who's ready to be more serious?