Jeff wasn't privy to the thoughts Nick was having in seeing his son connect with his high school BFF. All he knew was that there was something very special to him in the fact that little Rory liked him. He couldn't exactly put a finger on what, beyond the fact that he'd always loved kids in general, and it was a cool feeling when a kid recognized that you cared about them and let you know that they trusted you. His fingers brushed gently against the back of Rory's hand, still pressed, tiny and warm, to his cheek. It was as if Rory knew that he didn't recognize this face, but he was okay with it just the same, and Jeff gave a warm smile to the little guy. "I can't believe you're a dad," he admitted to Nick. "I guess we really have grown up." It was such a surprisingly quiet moment from Rory, who Jeff knew wasn't feeling his best at all with his teething, and Jeff couldn't help turning a smile on Nick. "Gotta hand it to you, Matheson. You make pretty babies."

"Yep," Jeff replied with a grin. "And for all my ADHD as a kid, and even now, when I'm in the OR, it's like I tap into this sudden crazy level of focus, where all I think of is helping the doctor get the job done. I don't know exactly how it happens, but I think it's adrenaline or something. That's crazy, though. He and Blaine would be adorable together though. If Blaine manages to keep from screwing himself over again." His grin faded, but only slightly, at Nick's suggestion. "Dr. Pearson? Yeah, I heard about that. He's a nice guy, for sure, but I think I'm blonde enough for any one relationship. I guess Mike's possible, but I don't really know him all that well... And honestly, I'm kind of just trying to get settled in here and find my feet with the new place and the new job and all before I start thinking seriously about dating. I know I want to be here for a while, so I want to get established before I start making the rounds... Pun kind of intended."