He puts his arms around her and just stays like that for a while, enjoying the peace. It's normally peaceful here - with one or two notable exceptions in the past.

'We're going to have a good time, don't worry. Lots of snow, lots of sex. And I'm still curious about this present you got me.'

He's just speaking for something to say, really. Or rather, so he doesn't say other things that might get to her. He never knows how much she wants to hear.