Before long it was evident that Vaughan's smile was coerced, and that he wasn't in the best shape.
In a futile attempt to convince us to leave him alone, he took the covers off the bed and pretended he wanted to rest in it.
It goes without saying that this was an unacceptable alternative, given the situation and level of his deprativty.
Nice try though, Vaughan, you always have been a dreamer.