How was he going to explain this to Mum? Hey, Mum, I picked up an escape mental patient and brought her to my place. Can I keep her? didn't sound like it would go over very well, and he knew he couldn't lie to his mother. She'd know.
"I don't think I'm thinking very clearly either," Bill said, marveling at himself for his own stupidity. He didn't think about what to order. He just ordered some burgers, chicken clubs, fries, and soft drinks. "What's with the banks anyway?" he asked. "Have you got an account you need to get into?"