[She has his full attention now, if the scowl on his face is anything to go by. It isn't directed at her, but rather the people who have backed her into this corner. He knew it had been hard for her to open the shop but he didn't think it was this bad.]

Hey.

[James lays his hand on her shoulder. Doesn't make her look at him, she can do that when she's ready but he wants to make sure she knows he's not going anywhere. He'd do anything for her. That hasn't changed.]

Course I'll help you out. Take whatever you need. I don't want to run your shop, though. That's still all yours. I'll be your muscle.