"Callen likes kids, though," TJ pointed out, rolling his eyes. "But, I guess, since I helped bring him into this world, I'm okay with him reaching out, as you put it, if he feels threatened. Just do me a favor and teach him a lighter touch? If I'd had to put him down for his own safety, I don't think I could have."
Listening to her talk about how they'd tried to protect Jamie, TJ was struck again by how very different their brand of parenting was from his own parents. He couldn't imagine his parents waiting to do anything if they thought there'd be a problem. In this same situation, he could easily picture his parents fucking with his or his brother's emotional development if it would protect their interests later on. "I know you will." He was surprised by his own words, but it was too late to take that back. "I guess, better me than some others around here, scary as that thought is. And if you ever tell anyone I said that, I will make sure your sex life becomes non-existent. Just so we're clear," he finished with a smirk.