Well, maybe we should play the "what is the worst thing that could happen" game. Once in a while, I play it with myself when I feel really anxious, so anxious that I hardly know why I'm anxious anymore.

"What's the worst thing that can happen if you answer the call and feel so anxious you can't speak for a while?"

I guess the absolute worst, if you couldn't say any words at all for a long time would be that he would end the call, and you could try again later.

My therapist doesn't mind silence in therapy at all, and I bet your therapist will know you're nervous and will be very understanding.

What do you think is the worst thing that could possibly happen?

Also, what's the best that could happen?