Sorry to interupt and try to change oars mid-stream, but Im feeling a little out there tonight. Sadeyed, I really think you need to use your own words, in your own way to attempt this. Did you ever see the Seinfeld episode where Kramer becomes infatuated with the librarian? It turns out Newman is a natural poet. He hides behind the bookshelf giving Kramer lovelines and Kramer repeats it to the librarian. Its just hilarious. Kramer gets the words all mixed up, then cant hear and leans towards the bookshelf, knocking all the books off so the librarian can nsee Newman hiding on the other side. Its a fiasco! If you use someone elses words, youre not being yourself. What if your man notices some incongruence? It really sounds to me you are micro-rehearsing something that you are just plain scared, nervous, and anxious about. Why? Would honesty at all be worth considering? I only say this because Ive been where you are. All the rehearsing in the world does not prepare you for that spontaneous moment when he asks you something you didnt rehearse. Suddenly, you are flat-footed, not knowing what to say, and if like me, feeling very stupid. IMO spare yourself the embarrasment. Just be yourself.

"This too shall pass...."