"He's just been a bit anxious recently," it shouldn't be that strange of an explanation, he thinks. She knows what Boxer was like when Eames first brought him home, a timid thing who'd hide behind Eames despite being big for even his breed. "Maybe he knows he's due for a check-up."

Oh Christ, he hasn't even thought about that. How's he going to explain away his dog aging two years to the vet? Has he actually aged even, or is he back where he was before... Everything.

He seems happy with the pets though, leaning into Nancy's touch. Certainly hasn't forgotten Nancy, everything is just different. He's adjusting.