Matt definitely hoped he wouldn't be scratched off her list of go-to people. Or anyone else's for that matter. His friends and Vicki were all he needed in his life to be happy, and minus Bonnie and Tyler, everyone he cared about was here and in Lawrence.
"And I have no doubt. I know you can manage it if you try really hard." His voice was teasing and he nudged her lightly with his elbow. He stole one of the Cheeze-Its from her hand and popped it into his mouth, offering her an innocent grin.
Normal. Or at least under the guise of normal anyway. He'd take it.