"Not yet," he replies simply with a small smile. He has a few loose ends to tie up, still. And then, well. Who knows. Maybe he will make it that far offshore.

"Next time," Doc agrees simply, and lets the topic rest for a little while while they drink in relative silence.

"If there's something you wish to talk about. Just between the two of us. We've still half a bottle to get through, and the floor is open."