[To Stolas, Gold is definitely not just 'occupying a space' for past lovers. He's come to terms with how bad the last two attempts at a relationship were for him and is making and effort to move past that. Which is why he's trying his hardest not to mess things up.

Especially when all he's had is bad and this is the first good relationship he's ever had. So, step by step and hopefully things will work out for the best for both of them.]

Exactly! There's no need to force anything when we already go so well together.

[He continues to admire the crocheted flowers for a few moments more before gently setting them down on a table in a small place of honor next to a drawing he's done of his daughter.]

I just feel bad I don't have anything for you in exchange.