[If he wasn't smoking he would be scrubbing at his face, he feels you Nathan.]

Yeah, I know. [For all of that.] They were already doin' it, been fine so far. An' - we're down to four people. In the department, I mean. [He lets out a short huff of air.] Need all the help I can get.

[It's more venting than trying to explain himself - mini rant over, he realizes he didn't actually answer the question.]

Not yet.