Re: Elaine/TJ
She looked at him for a moment and put her hands on his face, much like she had done when he was a young happy. "I never wanted you to feel that, but the opposite, and be happy. That will please me. That's all I'm asking from both of you. Try to be happy."
Letting go, she took his hand again. "As I said, that's very good, because if he were... well, life is very dangerous here. Really, a Republican? That should have been enough of a warning," she said, not entirely joking. "I'd like to get to know this man that cares for you as much as you care for him."
Elaine chuckled, because TJ reminded her that it was Bud. "Yes, he is and he won't change now." She leaned closer and lowered her voice. "You know people and I know politics. As you said, her husband is in charge and Travis is his second. If anything ever happens and you need anything, information, help, anything for you or him, you need more than play nice. You need her as a friend. If your father can pretend with Vance, I know you can do it too. Something to thing about, okay?"