"Family's still family, no matter what the labels, right?" he said, because he wasn't really sure what else to say. Alex was handling this a hell of a lot better than he think he would have, if his dad had died and come back as not his dad. It would really suck.
"Well that's good, otherwise I'd drag you home with me. No way you're staying here over the holiday Alex. Don't be stupid." He reached across the table and punched him lightly in the shoulder. "Now, let's go to the library. And yes, I'm completely serious."