[There's that moment of awkward as his sister comes up. The part that worries about his little sister being a brat and doing something to wreck everything. An unfounded fear in this case, as it usually is in serious situations like this. It does, however, force him to look back up at her.]
I guess that's true. But I should say it. And really mean it.
[Action]
I guess that's true. But I should say it. And really mean it.