[ It's only a matter of time before he eases a little around Emma. She could've very well been his mother's twin, but he's not gonna let that make things weird for her. Not her fault she shares her face, after all. ]

She's the most important woman in my life, so yes. I do like her very much. [ He grins back, shaking her hand. ]

Riverside, Iowa. Middle of nowhere, practically. Although I haven't been there literally in years.