I won't. I'll get in touch with him again in a day or two, all right?

[ The unspoken I'll try to make it right is there, though nothing in his voice or expression betrays it as he takes another sip of his tea. ]

You know-- you, and he and Pepper... you're the closest thing to family I have here. Sorry if that sounds weird or it's one of those things I'm not supposed to say out loud but, that's how I think of you guys.