He's heard a little about Coop's past with Morty, and at least Nate knows that if nothing else, neither of them are likely to turn on the other. They've both been stabbed in the back before and gone to prison for it, and neither of them are keen to repeat the experience.

Coop might be an asshole half the time, might needle Nate more than most people, but he trusts him. More than he trusts most people.

"That's not my fault," he protests, leading Coop to the front of Candlewood. He glances around them, does a quick check to make sure they haven't been watched or followed before he unlocks the door. "Besides, I haven't caused any international incidents here. How could I, when we can't even get beyond the borders?"