He didn't mind paying for Lucy's tea and sweet treat. He knew she'd been living with her sister who was now gone and most likely didn't have a job. "I'm doing alright," he replied with a smile. There wasn't much he could complain about other than wishing he had more friends here. He was trying.
"It is nice. It gives you some time to slow down and just be. Let the cares of the world slip away for a little while." He took a small sip of his tea then quickly set it down, making a face. "Still very hot," he chuckled. "Did you get out to the beach when it was here?" It was much better than some of the strange things that happened in Madison.