The gist of it all was four simple words – your dad went back – but Nathan couldn't bring himself to be so blunt, nor articulate a lead-up to that revelation. Reaching out, he rested his hand on her shoulder and squeezed, once, but didn't let go. This would be easier if Bennet had just been going back to live in a less dangerous timeline, the girls would cope with the disappearance, but having to mourn their dad's loss...
"Let's go inside," he said, nodding toward her door.