He was in the kitchen as he wiped something off his hands with a cloth that he put over his shoulder as he heard the front door open as he then spoke.

"Hey there, kiddo! How was school today? Did you learn anything new and exciting? I hope you had a good day and made some new friends. Do you want a snack or something to drink? I'm always happy to whip up something tasty for my favorite student. And if you need any help with homework or just want to talk about your day, I'm here for you.