[ He remembers side hugs. Weirdly, because he hasn't had the six kids yet but maybe she triggers some future!memories or things are just weird or it's a natural instinct he's always had in him. Side hugs happen, regardless. He might be holding on a bit too long. ]
See, that's a real long story an' I think your mom's better at tellin' it... not that it matters much. Far as I know, here ain't gonna be here after tonight.