Hey, you can't say it's your fault. And... maybe it'll get better someday.

[He makes a mental note to tell her about Alveare.]

Yes to the first two, but a pet. ...Well, I got this kid named Czes livin' with me. He's small and sometimes gets in the way, so would he count as a pet?

[He laughs; he missed making fun of Czes. It's too bad the kid isn't here to react.]