I came to ... [ Lockwood began to ask but caught himself and decided it would probably be best if he went with the lead. ] Yes, just recently. Ah, maybe you could help me? I mean, I'm still learning what they want and need, so I can be good for them.

If you've been with them for a year, then you must be very good at helping them.

[ He may not be Lucy, or even George, but Lockwood did his best to project a humble mien. Smiling warmly, he did his utmost to coax Jack -now he would forever think of the man as Jack- to relax with him. Relax and hopefully talk a little more freely. ]