Tommy flushed, fidgeting self-consciously under that horrified stare and looking away. "What?" he asked, frowning. "If you don't want ... I'm not going to FORCE it, I just thought you wanted it too."

That was good, for Teddy. That he had someone to talk to and help with the kids. That he wasn't alone. It wasn't as good as having one of them (Tommy) here, but it was something. "I'm glad you had her."