[His fingers tap against the desk for a moment] I kind of thought it did, after last year. And then two months later I was kidnapped and put to sleep, and now I'm falling into-- [He breaks off, shaking his head] I guess that point is I'm pretty sure that when I start thinking that again, that's when the universe'll drop something else into my lap.

[He smiles, something in his countenance relaxing] I guess if you're going to insist. Thanks, Vanessa.