[Her hand settles on his chest and he smiles. She's one of only three people that could touch him like that without him immediately jerking away and rubbing at where there was no longer a scar. Thanks, Vidana, for bring that nervous habit back.]

Josh and I made it through early last month. We thought you didn't. God, he's going to be so happy to see you, especially since you're clearly our Laurie.

[Oh fuck it, he sets his drink aside and moves to hug her. She wouldn't deny a guy a hug, would she?]