He gets her reluctance; Jackson's snark can be misconstrued as creepy and unsettling, for those who don't appreciate his brand of discourse. And admittedly, he hasn't been exactly nice to Abigal since their meeting at her party.

But healing was-- is Homer Jackson's profession:

"Think of me however you wish, but know this: fixin' people up is something of an expertise of mine. Ain't everyday you come across a witch with a medical degree." He gestures, signaling her to walk, er, hobble with him. "C'mon, I'm sure I've got a spell for that."