Tommy knew that. He just was off balance still, about everything, and it was easy for things to feel like they hit home when he was already flayed too wide open and vulnerable.

"I don't think that's true. But just be you when you do them more, if you think so. They'll catch on quick," Tommy said, squeezing Teddy's wrist. He hummed a little snatch of the melody, to show he'd picked it up, and then listened to the words, letting Teddy sing it through and blushing - not used to singing for kids - before haltingly picking it up too.