"Sure." He had stood up and remained standing as he watched Jeff leave the room.

Karen rose and standing in front of him, took his hands in hers.

"I just want to say again that this is on me a lot more than your brother."

"He looks like a willing accomplice."

"I'm far more responsible." She insisted. "Jeff is an adult, but end of the day I'm the parent and if we were both letting things go too far, I'm the one that is supposed to know better."

"I'm not mad anymore." He said, giving her a tired smile. "You don't have to worry about me running back to Florida...