"You mentioned it to me, though, knowing somewhere within your heart or head that I'd try to find a solution. Really, Mel, I love you dearly, but sometimes, you just need to take the help that's given to you. And really, I've been meaning to take tally of the libraries to see what we've got and what can be given to a proper library, where the books can be kept safe and taken care of properly. It would be no trouble at all to put forth that little bit of extra effort to find something remotely useful. Though, if you need a psychiatrist instead, I've got one of those, too."
Cass put his hand over hers, and although it was gloved, the heart and emotion behind his action was there. "And it'd be the least I could do, since you let me vent all this at you tonight. Friends help friends."