I have an idea of what I might say to Nick , and it 's not bitchy at all , but I do n't want him to get upset and run away .

Available options:
[1]. The narrator wants to hammer out a dispute with Nick .
[2]. The narrator wants to joke around with Nick .
[3]. None of the above choices .
[4]. The narrator wants to have a fun conversation with Nick .
Answer the following question: Why would the narrator not want Nick to run away ?
[1].