I suspect he may still feel overwhelmed by the audacity of his imprisonment. But we are here to help him.
[he shuffles past her into the house, then quickly sets his bag down so he can hold the door open for her]
He seems so distressed. I do wish there were more I could do to console him, PM—I feel a little of what you must have felt, when I arrived here. All we can do is give him clean clothes and plenty of fresh food, and of course our friendship.