[Gumshoe is sure that everything he's saying is a universally understood concept, especially within a dream.]

Thanks, pal! It does feel great to get some appreciation. I bust my back to protect and serve, after all!

[He grins proudly.]

Oh, I'm proud of a whole bunch of 'em! Let's see... there was that one with the French restaurant where I helped to save Maggey's life! I definitely felt really proud of that one!