"You're welcome." Alright, now where to go. You're gonna have to lead him more than him lead you, little fella'. Until then-- "Your mom, huh? I'd love to meet her. Bet she's a smart, nice lady."

(And tougher than he imagines her to be.)

"It's good to have your mom around. Take good care of her, okay? It's good to stay close to the family you got... and--" A pause. A short frown replaces a neutral expression, but he looks ahead, doesn't let the kid see it. "Keep 'em safe."