[ Just reiterating the fact is a bit defensive, which Peter, already on the first step of the stairs and only half facing Chris, finds oddly touching. That the changes Chris has gone through are more important to him than anything the older Peter might have done, that when he's confronted with the younger version, there is still this — regret. Or maybe it's because of Peter leeching the pain away just now, and Chris is too off balance to joke. Too used to having to take care of things. ]

Really? The police are in on this stuff now too?

[ Peter recognizes Stilinski's name, the fucking busybody, even though the man might not even have been the sheriff yet (lol chronology??). Any complaint in his voice is purely token, and he reaches out to swipe a bit of Chris' clawed hair back into place. ]

All right, fine, I'll help later —

[ The DAD is very much implied, and equally as much, absolutely not said. ]

— can we go have lunch? Or at least buy groceries for your depressing kitchen?