He stepped inside, but left the door open just enough so that anyone who needed access could have it. He slid closer to the bed and chuckled. "Oh, good, I'd be terribly embarrassed if I stumbled into some stranger's room. Can you imagine the odd looks?" He held his hand out not in the stance of a handshake, but in an offer for her to hold it. "I am so very glad to see you, sweetheart."