He isn't sure how to respond to that at first. He wets his lips, and then shakes his head slowly.

"There won't be. We've just got to learn about each other, right?" he says, smiling wanly. "And we've gotta learn about where we are. We're partners now, okay? You help me talk to the people in charge, and I'll stick by you."

He gets back to his feet, gently palming her hand. "C'mon, kiddo. Let's get started."