[ She giggles, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. ] ...Thank you, Alvin. [ A pause. ] You know, you can be like a father-figure too, with your advice. [ Maybe that's what being a father- or mother-figure is like. Just providing guidance and words of wisdom (as well as scoldings) from time to time. It really doesn't have to do with age at all. ]

--But you're right. I'll be sure to talk to him when I can.