Oh he notices. Yes indeed he does, but not until after he takes a deep breath to calm himself.

"This's gotta be Mike's freakin' id..." his voice trails off as he looks up and catches sight of her. His consternation melts, and he can't help but smile. Such smiles on him make him look kind of dopey. Or...rather more dopey than usual.

She's so beautiful. And the house? So empty.