[Keith tries not to show his disappointment at the rejection, nodding politely and trying fairly unsuccessfully to keep his smile in place.

They might have driven here together and Ms Agnes might need to discuss future sessions with her trainer and there's plenty of reasons for her to turn down his offer. He has John who, as he'd thought earlier, probably can't even go into Ms Agnes' apartment building and it would be unfair to leave him tied up outside. It's doesn't mean he's upset her.]

I remember. And the staff are very good at reminding me. They're very helpful. Please don't worry about it.

[He finds himself fidgeting with the leash and staring at his own hands, unable to hold her gaze.]

I enjoyed being able to help... Can I come see how you're doing later?

[Even though he's been dropping in on her fairly regularly. Now it feels different. Bigger somehow. Maybe going home on his own is a good idea. It will give him time to sort things out.]