Occasionally his laughter would become a long , sensual moan , and Howard wondered if Vince was getting off in his dream , and with whom . Once Howard heard Vince call ' Howard ' over and again ; it was a panic - stricken plea with an undercurrent of yearning that made his heart ache . For an instant he wanted to wake Vince and hold him until the terror subsided . But he resisted , lying on his side and watching instead , begging for sleep to release him from his loneliness .

Question: Why is Howard so fond of Vince as a person ?
Answer: None of the above choices .Howard is desirous of Vince .Howard is envious of Vince .Howard is angry at Vince .