"I don't feel obligated. The offer still stands. And, if you don't want to be in the same room with me, I get that and I can send you a couple vacutubes a day in the inter-office mail. I believe it could make you stronger and that's good for the rest of us, too. So, just wanted to leave that on the table for you to think about." He clears his throat. "I should probably get back to work."