Kindred Spirits

Tam's heart twisted with worry and regret. She didn't want to do this but at the moment she was beyond done with trusting her father to look after Chris.
I need someone to watch my brother while I'm at work, and I don't know anyone else... Anyone I can trust.

Then she added.

I don't trust my dad...

She hoped that River would be understanding.

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Max smiled as Bonnie hopped onto his shoulder, he scratched her ear playfully as he shrugged. "I just..." That was when Kent left the store and Max stared at him, noting the limp as well. "I don't know..." He shrugged. He didn't know what to make of the strange manager. Then he looked to Kevin. "come on. Snacks are on me. We can get something for Bonnie too."