Rose didn't hide her disappointment when Sam refused to answer. She knew he was acting how he thought best, but being cold wasn't going to start any conversations.

She stood in silence for a moment. Having Eric explain his background would only be a waste of time. Rose had already given that information to Sam a few nights prior.

"Um, Sookie," the Companion piped in, trying another route. "Since Sam an' I are jus' meetin' ya, why don'tcha tell us 'ow ya met Eric?" She shot Sookie a look, hoping she'd get the hint in the dark. "Betcha feel really safe and comfortable around 'im, yea?"

...Subtlety wasn't Rose Tyler's specialty.