The weight of Jamie’s words hung in the air, followed by a palpable silence. He sighed, realising the misstep he had made in initiating the conversation. Regret washed over him as he admitted, "I can see I shouldna have started this conversation. What I was tryin" tae do was tae work up tae askin" ye if ye would allow me tae share yer bed again, once we get tae Bargrennan."