(she has no idea how good it makes him feel to see VHS tapes - almost like he's home! there's just too much technology, and while he isn't alone in his confusion and much more privileged than many, he struggles. it's nice to go back to where he had left off for a second.

this is perfect, actually. there's even a little cheer motion as he takes his second stick, most likely what will hold him for the night, before he rests a bit more on the couch.)

Not really. Kate and I have different biological clocks! She's a morning person, and I go to bed when she wakes up. We work around that, so she won't really miss me at all like that. What about you? Am I stealing you from the rich hero boy?