I always picture a slightly older guy who knows that he and a younger girl have a sort of connection, but they are not allowed to admit. He is realistic about things, hence he only allows her to metaphorically kiss her on the cheek before she goes to school, but he is addressing the situation with her because he needs to know for certain where he stands. He knows that life will move on for her but that he will not be allowed to see her through it, so he needs her to let him know 'what's the score' on the grand scheme of things.
I always picture a slightly older guy who knows that he and a younger girl have a sort of connection, but they are not allowed to admit. He is realistic about things, hence he only allows her to metaphorically kiss her on the cheek before she goes to school, but he is addressing the situation with her because he needs to know for certain where he stands. He knows that life will move on for her but that he will not be allowed to see her through it, so he needs her to let him know 'what's the score' on the grand scheme of things.
At least, that's how I hear it.