He hadn't actually been thinking about Kamala's parents for a change, so the reminder is sad, but welcome. There are people who will miss her, and while Jessica and Frank have a few who meet that definition too it's nowhere near the same. And they're used to them being unreliable and dropping off the grid for extended periods of time anyway.

"You're right, sweetheart. Sorry, we have to find out." If his original self is still in New York then why is Max still with the Liebermans? Does his landlady have anyone to help her? Does Curtis curse his name when he doesn't show up for group (or when he does lbr)? Jessica brings him back to the present again, his gaze snapping onto her when he overhears her murmur, no doubt not meant for his ears, but they're too sensitive now not to pick it up. "Yeah, well, if we're pod people you think that means I lost the vaccine?" A bit of fear edges into his voice despite the evenness of his tone otherwise. No one else would understand why it mattered, it's something he'd only ever ask her.