Steve's inclined to give Neil exactly what he wants at this juncture - namely, because it's exactly the kind of thing he wants to bear witness to, and he leans over, straining only slightly, his chest pressed against Neil's back as he frees each wrist from its tie, one at a time.

"Think you can give him what he wants from here, babe?" he asks, glancing down at Danny over Neil's shoulder, unconsciously licking his lips.