She nodded along as he insisted he was alright, worry dissipating only slightly. All it'd take was one inmates that he put in here getting lose and with him shackled up... "If we're seen to be favoring you, the other side will be all over it like black on tar. I'm not even in the loop except as a witness, and they are shadowing me to be sure I'm not influencing anyone." Which was stupid and frankly insulting but she smiled at him. "I miss you too, Steve, it's a little too quiet for what I'm used to. And the cooking's not as good with you gone."