Al nodded. He was sitting by then, but giving his drink time to cool before drinking. "I know about back home," he said softly. "You shouldn't have to feel like that here too. This is meant to be a place to be who you want free of all that and now..." He shook his head. "I am sorry, Ana. I can't say it will all be okay because sometimes things aren't okay here, but I guess that is anywhere too. You know? I think I just didn't realize it before coming here." He had been naive. Not stupid, but naive. He reached out to take her hand. "But you've got your friends. They can't take everything."