With an excited intake of air, Cleo grabs onto the fuzzy ears, holding them clumsily in both hands and on the verge of stuffing one in her mouth. However, after locking gazes with Kate, Cleo stops, then raises them to her head. It's awkward, and she doesn't quite get the angle right to keep them there, but it's close enough that Sawyer can't help but laugh with pride.

"Well, we already knew that she'd have big shoes to fill, learning from you," he says, giving Kate a warm smile.