[He has to say something. He feels so wound tight that words have to be spoken. Jake wryly thinks this must be what Thomas feels like, but with his energy, instead.

Speaking of Thomas-]

He’s right. Thomas might have gotten to know you, was fine with you enough not to say a word on the matter, but he’s not the one in charge. Maybe you’d have made a better first impression if you called first before barging in.