[She doesn't say of course I will or that she hopes he knows he can come to her if he needs anything, because isn't that exactly what he did? It's touching in a way that has nothing to do with wardens or inmates, it's entirely about her being glad she's opened up enough to like people because if she hadn't, she would miss Alfie's presence in her life.
Angry and violent as he can be, she treasures him.]
I could always carry you home if you drank too much, but it does seem better to avoid that.
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Angry and violent as he can be, she treasures him.]
I could always carry you home if you drank too much, but it does seem better to avoid that.
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[He complains, getting creakily to his feet.]
You're right. Come on, let's go now, then.
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