He's got his clothes off and the water on, leaning in to test the water with one hand, when he hears the footsteps outside the door. The creak of the floorboards.

Another creak. Another.

Someone standing, close by. He closes his eye for a moment, mouth twisting into something that might be a wry smile. He moves over to the door, opens it and leans out. Looks at Neil for a moment.

Baby steps toward sunlight.

He jerks his head back. "You gonna pace around out there? Or are you gonna come in?"