Being away from all the bad vibes and memories of Roswell has done everyone some good, but he's noticed the most change in Alex. The man was opening up and smiling again. Without Jesse around he seemed to be lowering his shields. It was allowing Michael to lower his as well.
"I wasn't going to do that door right now, there's chicken to eat." and a boyfriend and puppy to gush over. Michael grabbed the plates and started to pick out what he wanted, then grabbed a couple beers for them. He didn't sneak the pup some chicken, nope not him.