Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: He lifted the paddle and brought it down quickly again just below the last area the paddle landed . He felt it as Sam went limp over his lap and openly sobbed . John raised the paddle and brought it down two more times before flinging it across the room . He rubbed his palm on Sam 's back as his youngest tried to pull himself together . " Shh , it 's okay . , I ' ve got ya .
Question: Why is John reaching out to Sam ?
Options: 
A. To get him to paddle .
B. None of the above choices .
C. To have him paddle more .
D. To console him .


D