"We're not for all the time." Mark said, and I could hear some bitterness creeping into his voice. "I understand that sis, I'm not saying to run to fucking Kentucky and get married like the rest of the inbreds up there. All I'm saying is I want some time with my sister after all this."

I could feel Mark tensing up, and felt even worse than before, but I had to make the point.

"Okay Mark," I said soothingly. "I want that too. I'm just saying we need to be careful and..."

"I need you Meg," Mark cut in. "I know you think I don't but I do sis, so...