"Ha ha, made you show your smaaaarts," he sing-songs fondly, because that's just how much of a dad he is: even his teases are intended to be relentlessly supportive and uplifting.

(It's okay if Athena finds it dorky and embarrassing. Mel sure does sometimes!)

Jeff gives her a gentle squeeze, nodding. "You're right. We don't have to go at this alone. And if I ever start to doubt too much, I'll just picture your aunt giving me that terrifying DGA agent look."

He pulls back so Athena can see him pulling a very stern face, his best Lenore Carrigan impression.