"I may not be very useful out there, but I can do this, and I like being useful."
He blushed.
Then he fixed her with an eye, both understanding and worried.
"I'm sorry, Carrie. That's great and ouchie news, all at the same time. Just, be careful out there, okay? You're good, and I want you to be able to come back and tell me what needs fixing or adjusting, and all, when you are done."
He hoped she would know when to stop. Nothing he could do to stop her, but he hoped.
"If you need anything, just holler. I'll have my ear on."
He picked up a small blackberry looking device and hooked it to his ear, a little light glowing to life as he did so.