That's okay. Raleigh will peel them all off with his teeth if he must.

He takes Chuck's hand, guides him into the tiny bedroom and sits on the edge of the bed with a sigh. He aches, he always aches and he leans over to tug his boots off with a groan.

Might be important to note that he's considerably scarred up - there's a reason he always wears sweaters and long sleeves.