Well, now you know I like cat.

[Jay winces; that sounded funnier in his head.]

I mean, they were looking for a home for him and my, uh...my family always had cats when I was growing up, so I...yeah. [Jay scratches at his neck, intently focused on a blank spot on the wall. The next bit is muttered under his breath:] Weird what sticks.

[He sits up a little straighter, shakily turning to Tim.]

What about--about you? Did your, like...did you guys have any pets before...?

[Jay doubts you'd get to see too many cats in the hospital. Service dogs, maybe. Service horses? Are those a thing?]