Yeah. Just a few days. And like we discussed, you can call me whenever you like. Don't matter what time of day it is.

[Yeah, just a few days. Except... Jesus, that's going to seem like a lifetime to him. Being separated from her for just a few hours can be bad enough.

He sighs quietly to himself, watching the way Ellie handles the sand dollar.]

I'll be makin' good money, though. We'll be able to move into our own place before you know it.