Scorpius wrapped his arm around Lori and pulled him closer. He was glad that Al didn't find their relationship odd or uncomfortable. "I'm sorry," he whispered in his ear. "I wish I would have been there. Is your Dad okay now?" If he could have been there he would have for the both of them.
He looked up at Al. "Is the rest of your family alright? I'm sorry about your grandfather. He was a good man, and your Aunt Angie. I didn't know Gideon really. Rosie mentioned him." He looked down feeling like he let them both down for not being there. He knew that he should have been and he felt like it was his fault, even if it wasn't.