[Ray looks incredibly guilty, and starts gently patting Bean again for support.

Bean, meanwhile, nods sagely at this. He loves this man but he's pretty sure he would die without him.]

I really didn't mean to scare ya, Peter. I was sure I could handle going out on my own, and if something happened I'm sure I could have figure out a way to-

[Oh!

Ray notices something run under his bed and is immediately taken out of his guilt. He gently lets go of Bean and looks under his bed.

He thinks he has an idea who this is.]

Hey little guy, you wanna come out?