"We're already here, right?" He grins cheekily. "And it's kinda nice seeing you let yourself have fun."

He leans forward a bit, pressing his hands against the rock. "And Rita's pretty great, no matter what side. That's why you're better together... but until we know how to fix it, you don't have to force yourself to be unhappy."

Just as long as it isn't putting off coming back together because she thinks this is better or something. Which reminds him of something. "Um, can I ask what happened when you split up?"