I mean as a redemption arc leaving because he realises his behaviour is unacceptable and he wants to be worthy of her on the outside is a doozy.
Added bonus points for not wanting her to leave and understanding she's having a great time and telling her to crack on and do what she needs to do.
This is the most mature I've seen him and I'd love it to be real and the first steps to Jacques 2.0 but i dont know.
Gemma seems really thrown by it all.