Mac looked at him angry at first and watched Max and Erika hit him. There was a flicker of Mac thinking Goose deserved it, not the right time, etc. Then Goose spoke, maybe he really didn't know? In any case, Mac went to help him up; he wasn't all together himself but made a loud whisper his way. For whatever reason, Mac wasn't so sure of. So Miss Erika didn't have to hear the news again? Or anyone else? Yeah, that was it. Better inform the newer masses.

"MR. GOOSE, THAT'S NOT A ROCK."