So magnanimous. John is wondering just what it might be and resolves to stay out of easy reach with Alfie while they have this conversation. "Might as well get it out of the way, then. I need to get down to the hospital once you're settled." He's searching the shelves for something like cups that Alfie can use for water. If nothing else, they can just use the left over bean tins. He doesn't expect Alfie is going to be going anywhere with the state of him.

"I've got ears. You're welcome to talk. I'll listen." And he's listening, even if he's rummaging away from the other man, as well.