He laughed at that then actually went to shift so he could put his head on Jim's lap. It meant moving the puppy and kitten to his stomach but after a brief complaint both were snoozing away again. They're really played very hard with each other since they were now fast friends. And this would be easier for Jim to offer the comfort. It was nice.

"You two and the rest of the people who knew and know me. I'm well aware of how exasperating I can be."