Originally Posted by littlemo
I thought that tie thing was a really funny comment for Stacey to make. It was quite off topic, and yet it is quite symbolic.
I think he was trying to look respectable, like he is was taking charge of the situation. If he was in his tie, he could somehow manage to keep his feelings in check, like a mask. He kept saying lets stick to the plan. I think he was trying to treat it like a chore he had to get through. Like at his job. Probably the only way he could get through it.
That and probably he felt that he could be stronger for Stacey, if he had his feelings underwraps.