Over the following weeks, Arthur brought Jade around frequently. Integration. Building relationship. Showing her what family looked like. Felt like. Could be.

Sienna watched. Critically at first. Looking for problems. Red flags. Dangers. Reasons to protect Arthur from mistake. From distraction. From derailment.

"She has a record," Sienna told Dante. Research completed. Background checked. "Shoplifting. Truancy. Disorderly conduct. Multiple incidents. Juvenile system. Probation. She's troubled. Problematic. Not good for Arthur. Not good for this family."

"She's sixteen. With troubled past. Just like half our extended family. Just like Lila. Mateo. Elena Santini. Everyone we've welcomed. Everyone we've loved. Everyone we've supported. Since when do we judge people by their worst...