"Hawaii hasn't told you yet?" Oh, what a great opportunity to just toss a bone and see what happens!

"Well, he's always whining about you not even considering him as anything more than a friend; says he has got no problem with it, but it's clear that he does. He's got the biggest crush for you, son" he pats is cheek, his grin widening.
"And I'll tell you that, friends usually don't moan each other's names in that way"