Caught off guard by James' unexpected action, Sarah recoils, choking and wiping her mouth in surprise, as she expresses her shock and disappointment at not being warned beforehand, and although she's never swallowed before and is unsure of what to do with the unfamiliar, bitter taste now in her mouth, she tentatively offers to clean up, provided he promises to be more considerate in the future, reminding him of her sensitivity and emotional needs.