Barty almost told Sam that he had had people watching his place all night. That he wasn't leaving him unprotected. But he sensed that Sam would not find that as reassuring as it was meant to be, so he didn't say it. Instead he simply nodded, showing that he understood. "That makes sense. As I said, I could take you to my place. Or we can book a hotel, if you'd rather. Two beds, if you insist. Neutral ground."

There, he was trying to behave. However, he had also reached out and taken one of Sam's hands in his. "You need to give yourself a break, Sam. Don't make me abduct you to force you."