That is my guess. Although I think he gave her roses to do so herself.

However, what benefactor would ever give his real name to a train wreck, knowing that the wreck could one day end up at his front door, tragically begging for more help?

Yet, I could possibly consider her words on face value. Maybe she choked on a chicken bone, and he heimliched her back into this world. Or deep-throated it into her stomach.