[In ways, she can understand. However he hurt Mari, how he might hurt Basil—in anger; a mistake; he loves them. He loves them, and it’s harder for that.

[He’s not talking with Kel. Basil is… Basil. Any issues they have with that, they can take it to Aubrey....

[She pulls Sunny closer, tighter.]

Anything you want.

[Her fingers run through soft hair.]

I can talk to them....