"Yeah, try not to go stir crazy in here. I know I would. Sitting still is something I ain't very good at, but if worse comes to worst, you could always try to make a break for it when the coast is clear. I won't tell."

He gives her a wink and a crooked smile.

"I'll see ya, sweetie."

With one last pat to her knee, he leaves her to enjoy the romance novel.