Max didn't flinch but he did stare at Cole for a moment. Well, that wasn't the tone or reaction he had expected. He didn't get mad but wow. Right. Cole was currently a bit on edge right now. Remember, he didn't know the context, Max. Right right.

"Oh. Right. Well I cashed in a favor and made a deal with Aspen to get them into the hedge before the restart. Keep them safe. And then got them out after it was all said and done. So that one was on me. Don't worry. They are safe and Aspen got what he wanted out of it and is safe and you know your family is safe so it was a win-win-win situation."