suggests some tea.

already tried, and is more awake than ever.

suggests counting.

how long he has to count to, since it hasn't worked before either.

that perhaps if he counts long enough, he'll eventually fall asleep.

if he has to count over 9000 since he's gotten to that number in the past.

if Scotland has tired music.

... tried*)

not tried music, but is hesitant to since he does not know if it is such a good idea to.

why it would not be a good idea.

that there are certain kinds of music that will keep one awake.

... suggests that he avoid those?

that he does not know which ones are those kinds of music.

... suggests classical, then. Something slow and soothing.

keep that in mind.

that doing something relaxing helps as well. Reading in bed, maybe.

nods and closes his eyes for a moment before opening them. "I'll ke'p tha' in m'nd lad."

nods. "I hope something works for you."

"H'pef'lly lad... H'pef'lly..."