You don't know that for sure, [ he pointed out. ] Maybe my family and friends are just that insufferable.

[ But it's a fair enough comment, and Sam grins despite it, dropping his hands back onto his knees and glancing up at Kat again, looking him over a little more critically. ]

If there's anyone I know around here, they're keeping it quiet. I'm sure it won't be for long, though. My brother has a habit of showing up no matter how far we get away from each other.

[ If he was lucky. If not, he was going to be stuck in wild west hell for who knew how long. ]