He smiled weakly as he returned the hug. "Wanna know a secret? I was really scared when I found out. I called Lois, and she talked me through it." He gave her another hug, this one tighter.
"I was scared, Kara, because this is new to me. And I didn't know what I could do to keep you safe. But Lois reminded me how smart you are. And you are smart." He smiled at his cousin, eyes twinkling.
"But, I have to lay a few rules, alright? I'm still your guardian. I'm going to ask that no boys stay over without getting mine and Lois' permission first. Also, if you do go out with someone or a group, just send us a text so that we know. Also, Lois is going to talk more with you tomorrow about things." He cleared his throat. "Finally, if you EVER have any problems or things that you aren't sure about, you can always come to me or Lois and talk, okay? We love you, and we'll never stop loving you."