Beard nods in approval. No small thanks to Joan, he's sure. Everyone's been very supportive of Ted, but he doesn't always show when he's hurting, so it's good to know he has someone close enough to him that it would be difficult to hide.

"What about you?" he asks. "If you want to complain Now they're not here to fuss over you."

He knows Ted's positivity can make if difficult to vent. And heck, she might even have frustrations about the two of them that she wants to get off her chest. Beard certainly won't tell.