I know what they say about no expectations, but....
If I were betting, my prediction is--
He will move away/roll over(if on couch)/grab my hand and squeeze it--
(in other words, stop me from fondling)
Then I think he will do that sad, wistful sigh thing and say he just can't do it and he doesn't know why not.....
And at THAT point I would take the opportunity to point out the fact that he needs help from someone, somewhere, like IC. Or maybe point out how I am feeling about these people dying and life being too short to live being afraid....
HOPEFULLY I am wrong and it will lead to something I cannot report back to you...