Noah wants to assure Freddie it's okay if he didn't know that about the cafe, he doesn't expect Freddie to know all the details of his job, but he speaks before Noah can.

"Why?" Noah echoes, and tries to think of an answer that makes sense. He could say that it's because everyone should want a cat, or that he doesn't see Freddie as a dog person, and while both of these are true he thinks maybe the truth is best.

"Are you gonna be mad if I say it's because I think sometimes you get lonely? Living alone and all," he adds, not wanting to make Freddie uncomfortable with his observation.