He doesn't even bother to communicate that he's coming. Beverly's close enough that it's faster to go to her. By this point, Richard isn't wearing his coat anymore, and his shirt sleeves are rolled up to his elbows.

"When did you find this?" He's not treating her like a kid, he wouldn't do that to her, but he is standing next to her, ready to cover her if she can't handle another scene like this.