"It'd be pleasant," James says. "I was thinking of inviting you back. There's this sparkling apple juice that isn't horrifically sweet. And it's quite good on ice. Might be good with crepes."

He leans a bit as they walk and looks over once Mervin's starting to peek into the clinic. "If you're free? It's really nice hearing that you're enjoying time with me. And I've got a couple of stupid questions. Nothing - uh - nothing that I'm mad about? Just - questions?"