Alex laughs and nods, taking a deep breath as he looks out across the water. "Much appreciated. I'll do my best to watch after you, too, even though I'm sure you won't need it. Also, just so you know? I'm totally CPR certified. So there's that."

And Alex listens intently. Really, he just doesn't want to look like a dumbass. He kinda wants to see Michael again after this.

"Ready as I'll ever be, I think."