[ he just grins. at least it's enough to ease the tension...though she says that and his expression levels out again. ]

...yeah. That happened to us, too, when we were gone. And it always sucks having to face the things you didn't want to think about or just haven't been able to. Especially when it's against your will.

But...I'm glad you're okay with things the way they are. [ there's a hand on his shoulder and he doesn't seem to mind. ] And I'm glad to hear that, too. I know you know, but...at this point, all of us have to remind each other about the little things.