Politically ignoring the wetness gathering in the corners of Cissie's eyes, Bart's grin turned a little sheepish. "Gee, thanks, Ciss." It was still really weird to be back in his teenaged body after so long as an adult. But he kind of liked it.

Stepping back enough to give Cissie room to breathe, Bart found himself all but bouncing on the balls of his feet. "So what's been going on? You have to tell me absolutely everything."