Edward's quiet for a moment, giving him a suspicious look. His brother wasn't lying about that, although the very thought still twisted up Edward's gut with worry and fear.
Finally, he sighs. "I mean it, Al. Don't go getting anyone's hopes up. And yes, now I'm done scolding and fussing, so you can go get to your errands." He waves his brother off. "Go on, before I decide to leash you and drag you over there with me instead."