The tree? [ There's definite recognition in his tone. ] Yeah, I... was there. I got something, too. But I didn't know it could give you living things.

[ Luckily Victor got him, so that's all that matters. Jim wipes his face, laughing again as he rubs his gloved hands all over John's fur, hugging him again. ]

Oh, I've missed you! I've missed my good boy, yes I have! Did you miss me too? Did ya?