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It's because he got comfortable after living in Jackson for several years. Plus, Abby helped him and Tommy out while a horde was on their asses. And the horde didn't give them much time to question this stranger unless they wanted to be eaten. 
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I still don't see that explanation making sense, but yes I did consider that fact, lol.