[ His voice is shaking, and he's so out of it that he doesn't even catch the almost slip-up. ]

I don't know, I'm actually freaking out about as much as she is ... I'd really appreciate it if your brother could come over and take a look at her.

Just tell him to beware of bees? The ones that chased us had some pretty nasty thoughts, and there's no doubt that they'll chase anyone who even so much as passes by them.