“There are things about him that I can’t disclose casually.

He’s receiving care through the system.

I also made Simon a promise about how I would approach you.”

“You came to a pregnant widow’s door with a letter about a five-year-old boy, and you won’t tell me what it means?”

She flinched.

“I’m trying not to place a decision in your hands before you choose whether to become involved.”

“The decision is already here.

You brought it.”