Something about the way Stan says it, the way he thinks everything will be just fine once they kick the ass of the guy responsible for this clusterfuck of a situation - well, it makes Ford smile. It's not a happy smile, exactly. In fact, it seems more rueful than anything, but the fact that it's a smile at all has to count for something, right?

"Taking out Bill is a lot easier said than done." He says quietly, in an effort to let his brother down gently. "Believe me, I've tried."

He looks back down at his coffee again, then takes another drink. As much as he'd like to get some sleep, he knows what's going to be waiting for him if he does.

"Nevermind he's in another plane of reality where I can't even touch him, he's practically invulnerable to harm. One of the perks of being an ancient, supernatural being who can heal himself instantaneously."

If Ford sounds bitter about that, well, who can blame him?