"I..." So, Xander really hated to admit it, but she had a point. Despite the fact he was feeling pretty damned trapped and off guard at the moment. And well...he knew he had to get it over it someday, but it was also easy to hide behind. He didn't have to make a decision if he could hide behind his fear. But then isn't that what he always did, hide behind his fear?

That thought alone made him say a quick, "Okay," before he even realized he was speaking, to his own surprise. He just blinked at Helen for a moment, gaping slightly. "I mean...are you sure? That you can help?"