"Of course." This Lucky 38 crew must hold something mighty special in Alex's heart if they, well, stuck with him for so long. Through so much. "Gotta make sure you didn't fall into the wrong kind of crowd."

Kidding, of course. This is all for sake of watching camaraderie. "Don't worry," she continues lightly. "Great-grandmama will try not to embarrass you. Too much."