Well, I didn't tighten the handcuffs really. And he is exhausted. That and VIC is an older AI, he might not pick up on anything for certain. He could just say he noticed something on her and when Flynn goes to investigate you got your chance.
I don't think I am cute, I'm just trying to save my character! Haha~ Just thought this would be the ideal environment to let them... Fall in love maybe? I dont know.