"You did," Derek says with a laugh. Sure, Thomas didn't actually make any of the food, but he did help. He made things run smoother in the kitchen, helped things go quicker, which is what they all needed. "And it was sort of a preview of what you'll be doing here. You ready to start next week?"

He smiles softly at Thomas' reaction to the leftovers, and wonders if Thomas will ever trust that he has a steady food supply here. It helps to be vigilant and prepared for the worst, but he doesn't want Thomas to constantly have to worry about his next meal. "There's tons left, so I'll pack you up a bunch. You can take some to your friend, if you want. How's he doing?"

Derek hasn't met Newt yet, but considering that he's close to Thomas, he assumes that he will eventually.