[ He smiled back, that stupid, pleased smile that he gave when people gave him a compliment that they meant and he wasn't really expecting and didn't really know how to take other than look pleased. ]

You'da done the same for me. [ He had literally no doubt about that. ]

Think you should take it easy for a bit, though. I can get you some food if you want to hang in here for a bit.

[ Or she could go back to her own damn room, Alex.... ]