[ She laughs. ] Probably not. Do me a favor and please don't tell Royce what the man looked like, or we might need to tie him to the car for the night.

[ Teasing, teasing. She's shaking a little, and her heart is pounding, but it's okay; she doesn't want Alfie to worry, and she definitely needs to be calm for Royce and Mercy. ] The car is sort of far. Are you sure you're okay to carry me? I don't want to hurt your back.