"Hey, Mikey, I just came by to see how you were doing," Lewis said.

"I'm fine, thanks," Kellerman said casually.

"Great, good. Listen, can I come in for a few? It's getting damn cold out here," Lewis said, rubbing his hands together for emphasis.

Kellerman glanced over at Jessie, who was poised to jackrabbit.

"No, you can't come in," Kellerman said.

Lewis was about to argue but stopped himself when he noticed Kellerman's robe and tousled hair. He took a step back from the door.

"Oh, sure, I got you, no problem. I'm leaving. But tell me for real, Mikey—you gonna be all right?"

Kellerman glanced over at Jessie again and smiled. "Yes, Meldrick, I'm going to be fine."