"Alright," he says, smiling. "I'll talk to Spencer. That's really generous of you, thank you."

The prospect of leaving Siren Cove still scares him a little if he's honest with himself. He remembers standing at the edge of that cruise ship, gripping the railing, unable to let go as he struggled to breathe. He remembers how embarrassed he'd been and he honestly doesn't know if trying to get on a plane will be any different, but he's willing to try.

"How long are you going to be there for?" he asks.