Much really could believe everyone was going to be alright - from the middle of a hug, things took on a more positive light. How many times had he hugged Alan while the others were missing, just to give them both a small booster shot of hope that one day they wouldn't be the last two free Merry Men in the city. Much gave Will's back a slap as he pulled away. "Yeah, let's do that," he said, turning Will around and kneeing him in the butt to get him moving toward the kitchen. "I'll put the jug on, tell you all about it."