"Oh, yes. We've spoken quite a bit about it." Which has definitely been more than just awkward at times, but he wouldn't change it. It's also deepened their friendship in any number of ways.

...which is, perhaps, something he should think more about than he usually does. Hm.

As if to prove the point his mind is starting to circle around, he goes on. "He also knows about my father, and... and what happened last week. So I imagine, or at least hope, he doesn't find it too one-sided."