"Maybe." Jay shrugs, "but I've got a real thing about people messing with kids.It's just... my thing."

He snorts. "I'm guessing from what I've heard here, some of them would be married to their own cousins." And he wouldn't make that joke if he thought Connie could hear him.

"Not yet. I've got a table booked at the steak place up the road. Care to join me? I know you're not much for steak but..." He flashes Eric a playful grin.