Bjorn didn't want to let Rekker go in fear of him being snatched away or some other crazy thing happening. Fuck the thugs and cockheads! Erik would rest up and have his sötnos to look after him at the bedside. It was cute.

"I love you so much."

Washing the blood and sweat off would be a good thing and it might help settle Rekker down after his ordeal with the thugs.