[Alex just laughs softly and after a second she looks over to Richard who still looks like he'd rather be at the dentist than a party because of course he does. She feels the slightest bit bad about it, but not bad enough to shorten the hour time frame she'd given him.]

I guess you could say that. I got some sleep and my friend and partner from back home showed up finally. Definitely something to thank Santa for.


[Along with all those answers she'd sought without realizing it.]