He'll miss her, but he's trying not to make this any more somber than it already is, after all he knows the parting is no big deal.

Don't make him laugh, Laura, this is serious. He can't help it though, shaking his head at the suggestion. Throwing people into trees was hardly necessary, and maybe he should be discouraging her from acting out in ways that might get her into trouble.

"Trust me, I think the note will cover it. Keep it somewhere safe. Try not to push anyone unless you have to." He might be a little more lenient about that than her case worker.