If he hadn't been worried about the high likelihood of ending up in jail, Terry would have strangled Michael with his bare hands. They would definitely need to have a chat later about the benefits of subtlety.
"I, uh, you don't have to come if you don't want," Terry quickly assured her. "Not that I don't want you to, but I'll be okay on my own, although I would enjoy your company... you know, if you do end up coming." Ugh. Real smooth there. Terry had to stop himself from banging his head against the nearest surface.