If he really wanted to give Grandma a gift, why wait until now? It's pretty obvious he's trying to impress Eliana.

It's a sneaky move to give Eliana more reasons to talk to him. Plus, every time she sees that bonsai, she'll think of him. That's what you call subtle influence.

Eliana also had thoughts about it but kept them to herself. Instead, she just said, "Sure, what time works for you tomorrow?"

"Noon, should I swing by your office?"

"Works for me, I'll be waiting ...