"Things are good, yeah," Dan said, managing a little smile at the thought of being able to spend more time with his dad. The slight change in subject helped, as well. "I was here before for a couple of weeks and that was good too. I miss him, y'know? Back home. I wish my mom was here as well, though, but that's not anyone's fault that she isn't."
His cigarette had a shitload of ash hanging off of it, so he sorted that out quickly and then took another drag from it. He calmed down very slightly, and was even able to return Abra's smile. "Older me's got it all sorted out, doesn't he?"