You've been so busy these days that he just wants to appreciate the time he gets to finally spend with you again. Ben can't help but want your attention, even though you're tired. He's touch starved.

The words 'I miss you' don't seem to carry enough weight. It's become mundane at this point, he thinks. "I was..." His voice trails off as he thinks about how empty it felt without you. He doesn't like talking about his feelings, but for you, he'll make an exception. "Can ya spare some time?"