It was actually a better reaction than I was dreading. Even though his answer was to turn aside my help, I think we at least understood each other.

I stepped back. "I'm not running," I said calmly. "I only followed you here to make sure you didn't fall down and freeze to death in a snowdrift. Instead, you're here. You don't need my help. So, I'll walk home." I turned and opened the door, and stopped dead.

The wind howled. I couldn't see more than five feet in front of me out the door.

I swore.