He knows that he's disappointed Winifred on some level. It's unavoidable considering her feelings and memories being at a different point in time from his. He has to believe, though, that it's the best decision to make for the both of them.

"Weird is certainly the norm as far as our day to day lives are concerned. Being stranded in Taxon is just one more problem for us to tackle head on. We'll prevail, just as we always do."

He does his best to smile more naturally, to allow himself to connect, if somewhat reservedly.

"You're right, we ought to get back. I should hatch us some snacks first. How does ranch corn chips, pretzels, caramel popcorn and red vine licorice sound? Perhaps later we could have hot dogs...and tacos?"