[He absolutely needs the little bit of time first. He loves his family, but Casey's easier. Sure he knows Casey but Casey is still in that perfect position of "familiar but still at a distance" territory that makes it easier to be a mess in front of.

Hearing that he's been out for that long though gets a groan out of him. annoyed at himself mostly.]

So it's... what, Friday now? Jeeeez. No one needs sleep that much except Pops. I can't be getting old. I'm too young to get old.