He huffed a bit, then shook his head. "No one would believe it. Not once they get to know you, you are clearly a kid still, my boy," he teased lightly, so so glad to have his son with him again. To be able to tease and poke at him again.

Though there was that hint of insecurity creeping back in. Had he pushed too far? Crossed a line? Maybe he shouldn't have said that?