She recognized the smile, and the glint in his eyes. It was one she'd seen plenty of times before, one she'd acted on about as many times, even.

"He's told me a little about you as well," she put forward. "Probably not as glowing as everything he told you about me, I'm sure."

She processed his next words while staring Tommy down. "Joe isn't around at the moment," she said, finally. "But he's doing well, despite the misunderstanding between you two."