"Not to speak ill of your former doctors, but I'm very good," says Charles with a bit of a teasing lilt to his voice. This is meant to be a celebration, after all, and while there is need to touch upon heavier things, he's not about to psychoanalyze the man in the middle of his own party. Moving his drink from his right hand to his left, he reaches out for Steve's elbow.

"And the offer stands. You've had an extraordinarily difficult year. If there's anything I can do to help, Captain, it would be my pleasure."