"It's okay," Dee assures them. "You're not depressing all the time."

"It's just us, really," Victor adds, rubbing the back of his head. "Bad memories and all. . . I'm glad you two are all right though."

"Yeah!" Dee agrees, getting bouncy again. "And yup, first of the new year, just like always! That'll be fun! It's cool when your birthday is a holiday."

"Not like we really celebrate New Year's much, kiddo," Steve points out.

"Still cool."