Welcome home! [That's his response to hearing the confusion about him still being present. Someone has to be a somewhat positive influence in the kids life, jeez.

He sets down the book (something about history? who reads those for fun...) with a bright smile.]

I'm glad! You've got more homework to do or something, right? Let me know what you want to eat and I'll cook it for you.

[You have a ghost parent now maybe, congratulations Eric.]