Anxious
He was there for a special reason, and Ricky would want him to ignore what was bothering him and have a great day.
Ricky was a cheerful guy, and Griff hoped his cheerfulness would someday rub off on him.
He was an anxious mess, and it all stemmed from his time on the front lines of war. But today, he just wanted to forget about it as the waitress brought around more food.