[ The pathetic act almost works for a moment, because Michael is privately (or so he thinks - his brothers, at the very least, must certainly know it by now) incredibly soft and easily taken by helplessness, naturally inclined to protect those who need it, but he quickly remembers that this is Brian. With one sharp, swift movement, Michael sits up, not quite glaring at his minder, though the intensity and frown are too much for a simple stare. ]
GOOD.
Well done. [ 8| ] You're very observant, Brian.
[ NOW GET OUT is the silent implication. ]