"Real quick," Michael stood up and spoke loud enough in his teacher's voice for it to carry over any who might have been speaking or had already started to leave.
"I know most of us old enough to have children or be married have made allowances when it comes to secrecy and recruiting. It's the only way we can recruit, is to make allowances for people we trust. It seems at least a couple members have begun to think of her as family. Perhaps this wasn't the best meeting to bring her to, but I've brought my sons to meetings while they consider their decision to join and I know others have in the past."
He drew a breath and glanced at Mitch as he finished, "But I agree. Emotions ran high and I hope we can try again when we've all had time to cool down. Goodnight," he finished with a nod.