I know that but if you think I'm letting you out of my sight or arms reach you're a very mistaken man let me assure you.

[He's doing this as much for himself and his own needs as he is the certainty of Eric's safety. Maybe he needs that; to see and feel for himself that Eric was really okay. He slipped an arm around his waist and started for the bedroom.]

If I could I'd carry you in there but that's not about to happen.