Possible Clues:

• 'I can explain'
• *"Listen, I can explain"
• 'I know how it sounds, but listen . . .'
• 'Just listen'
• "Just listen"
• 'Wait, just listen'
• 'Just listen . . .'
• "Listen to what I'm saying!"
• 'I know you think this is a ludicrous idea, but ...'
• ''Wait a sec, listen . . .!''