Adrian nodded when Isaiah mentioned there would have been repercussions if they had done anything to help Jesse. "Sometimes we did say things and there were- consequences," he said glancing at Isaiah. He had seen Richard slap his younger brother more than once. "We were powerless." Besides, they had had other things to concentrate on eventually anyway.
"But yeah, we- We should fix it. I'm sorry we couldn't help you, Jesse. What out father did was wrong. I want you to know I never agreed with him." He pointed towards the kitchen, "is he your boyfriend?"