[There's a moment that he hesitates to explain, but he figures that Lucas would probably understand where he's coming from when it comes to trying to cope in any way he can. But then again, he doesn't actually know if Lucas knows what he does for a living now that he's finished the appropriate courses for the basics of his job, with plans to to more in-depth study later on in between pursuing a very long, slow graphic design degree.]

Yeah...unfortunately death doesn't just take a day off on the holidays, you know? I mean people don't actually die at higher rates on holidays, that's just a myth, but people remember those more because of the association since it's a significant day on both fronts so they think it's- sorry. [He stops himself abruptly from just spilling the trivia that he's picked up, knowing not everyone finds it as interesting (and a lot of times comforting) as he does.

He catches the way that Lucas is looking at him, like he's worried or just assessing the way Will looks and behaves, and he heads it off before someone else can express concern about him.]

I'm gonna be there, I just don't know if I'll get called away, that's all. I missed you guys though. I'm totally gonna go and hang out with you and Max at the very least.