Max's handshake was firm but brisk. At least he didn't throw Bod out the window. He might have been thinking about doing it, but he didn't. So that was something.

"Well, any friend of Kate's is welcome here."

At least until the point they were found wrapped around her. Too bad for Bod.

Max said nothing to continue that, just eyed both of them wearily. And Kate? Kate was at a loss for words because she felt like whatever she might say would escalate the situation.