So Zach had been turning through the various possibilities he thought might become Ernie's response to being offered food - really good food in large quantity essentially as much as he needed. Disbelief had even been included! But completely ignoring Zach's offer? He was astounded.
"Ernie?" Zach tried to get his attention again. Speaking clearly and slowly, enunciating each word clearly, the blond tried again, "Come join me on the bed and eat brunch." Certainly he could at least receive a response! Zacharias was, of all things, not used to being ignored.
And Ernie had been treating him just fine when he came in. He seemed in a happy enough mood and spoke lightly. And Zach was out of explanations.