[He doesn't now how to word it, doesn't know what to say to make things better. That kind of thing seems to happen often around Brandon. This still doesn't explain why Brandon felt so awkward (scared, he gets downright scared-) around him but it does put his personality in perspective.

He doesn't want to go into lecture mode again, so no 'you shouldn't have lied to her' even if he does think about it. And it's obvious there's a lot more than what he knows in this so 'Why didn't you tell her she would have understood' is also forbidden, not to mention Clark is from Kansas but he isn't stupid. He knows what lying to hide what you are is.

So for a moment all he does is let out a sigh.]

You've gotten yourself into a huge mess, haven't you? Look... [He looks away scratching the back of his neck.] I know you don't particularly like me, but I'm hoping you aren't trying to go through this alone.

If you are, don't. My wife and I will be more than willing to listen to you, or simply seek a friend.