Michael, for his part, is doing his best not even to notice Nathan. He does glance at Lexi, and seems to hesitate for a moment, his face clouding; then it's gone. "Don't worry about it," he answers for Gary, and, "Thanks, Mrs. Sanford."
"No problem, dear. You take care now." She turns away to refill Lexi's mug, all business, as Mike swings the door open.