He jerks his head in a nod. Yes! Yes, that's exactly what he meant! That's what he likes about Joan, she helps him finish his sentences but in a way that doesn't drive home he's got a major groaning issue. She does it...discreetly. Most of the time he doesn't notice when she does it.

"Want...to...change," he adds, looking at Joan with an openly hopeful expression plastered on his face as he sways forward.