You were sat on the couch watching your favourite show when Alex walked into the room. you were non-verbal and he didn't know sign language so you pulled out your phone to type a message to him like you always did when he stopped you.

Alex sat down next to you and slowly began to sign. "I.. wanted.. to.. uhm- how does- oh right. surprise you"

he spoke the words as he signed just incase he messed up, but he really was trying.