Cutter hesitated, not really wanting to get in everything with the last couple of years but well, Ryan deserved an answer ... "aye, it's been a couple of years," he nodded, "it's been ... er ... kind of a rough couple of years actually," he admitted, "um ... why don't you come inside?" he stepped inside, "I'll make us tea or coffee or ... would you prefer something stronger? I've got beer in the fridge?"