"Thank you, Bill." Barty considered his play for a moment here, palming the keys and then he decided that he couldn't resist. Not with how spooked and freaked out the boy looked. He gestured to the car with a nod of his head. "Make it a better evening, huh? Come with me."

Alfie's eyes widened even more and he interjected. "Er, he can't! He's still gotta work, shift's not over. Also, he... He has a boyfriend." So there. Was that believable? Alfie wasn't sure, so he took Bill's hand in his. "It's me."

Barty looked from one to the other, unconvinced. "Shame."