Neil nods, now that it's cleared up. He's heard, a few times, his parents fighting about money and investments and schemes. Most of it had flown over his head, and he thinks that was deliberate on his own part, not wanting to listen when they fight.

"No, I imagine not," he agrees sympathetically. "I hope things are simpler, at least, to get started and to keep going."

Then he smiles a little flirtatiously. "You did offer me a job once it's off the ground, after all. I think I have to hope for the best now."