"That sounds delightful." But his smile is fond, and this time he does reach out to ruffle lightly at Neal's hair. "A couple weeks til recovery, and yet you're breaking out to go to a wedding and demanding tequila. For shame, Neal. I shouldn't be enabling you."
The puppyish face is adorable, and earns him the most gentle pat on the cheek. "You should behave yourself, or you'll take longer to heal. I learned that the hard way."