"Well, if it wasn't this, it would've been something else with me, probably," Steve confesses, looking rather sheepish at that particular admission as he shifts the ice around on his thumb a little. "Thanks for this, by the way. I'll let you know if it gets beyond the normal swelling or pain level. And it'll be less of a surprise around Christmas time, when hopefully these long hours of construction work will pay off somehow. In the meantime - " He reaches out to clasp Lexie's hand with his good one, smiling gratefully. "Thanks again."