[He scowled down at the cane.]

Motivations? It's not murder, Herms, to buy a guy a coat when he clearly needs one because he's fucking skinnier than shit. Is there anything wrong with the coat? No? Because if there's nothing wrong with it, why not just accept it and move on, without worrying about showing gratitude? People who need gratitude usually leave notes, right? They don't make you play Sherlock.