"Hmm." Chris leans down a bit to inspect the damage when Sam takes off his boots. "It doesn't look like you've done permanent damage so far. I'll get a better look after our meal."

There's a sad look in Chris's eyes for a moment. They want to point out that the island's doctors all have gotten into this business to help people. They want to defend their brother Aidie, insofar as reminding Sam that he's only in his twenties and sheltered. But they set all that aside to ask quietly,

"What are you punishing yourself for, Sam? You're a good man, and I know you deserve better than this. I don't want you hurting."

I don't want you hurting yourself, Chris does not say.