Adrian watched the moment pass between them, and it was like every painful moment he had lived through since she had left them crashed straight into his chest. It was hard to breathe, suddenly, and he could feel himself tearing up. He remembered, vaguely, a time when Jesse had been essentially herding them all around the backyard, but in his gentle way even as a kid. He recalled their mother crossing to him and putting her hand on Jesse's shoulder. The smile on Jesse-s face-
"Oh, Jesus," Adrian whispered, wiping at his eyes.