[Mia T]

I think it's the classic approach-avoidance conflict.
On the one hand, it's the ultimate mulligan. But taking that shot would only underscore HIS utter failure... And then we must consider how he thinks SHE would handle it, knowing full well her propensity for revenge. Seems to me this is a losing proposition for him and he knows it.

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

Interesting analyses.