Coop sort of already thought it was too late, but there was no point in telling him that. He was already worked up enough.
"Rest," Coop answered shortly. "I'm going to go talk to Belle, but I'll stop back. And if even a toe is out of bed, I'm going to tie you to the mattress."
Of course, Belle would handle that for him. With one last stubborn glance, Coop turned to depart in search of his wife.