It's not expected that you help someone who threatens you.
Terry, who was verbally attacked and threatened by Joe at work last week is suddenly asked by Joe for a ride home.
Terry wants to respond to Joe's request.
Terry tells Joe to take a hike literally as he hates his gut and doesn't want to see his face.
Terry tells Joe that he would be glad to give him a lift home later.
Joe realizes that he's been a bad person and now is suffering a social consequence as a result.
Joe is emboldened to manipulate and use Terry as he sees Terry is weak.