Well, that was the last thing I remembered, so I guess I can add Thick Head to my list of skills now.

[ well. he's been smarter, so. ]

I don't think so, but knowing him, he can handle himself pretty well on his own, so I trust him to be doing good by himself.

[ Beat. ]

Yeah! I'd like to think this day can only go up, since things have gone so pear-shaped I'd think if it goes on it'd be an apple then.

[ Gotta be a postive! Or he'll probably break into pieces if he's given time to process. ]