That is when it dawns on Henry and all he can do is wrap his arms around David and press a kiss to the top of his head. He lets them sit in quiet like that for a long time, he's never forced David to talk and never will.

But he hadn't thought Abraham's leaving would hurt David as much as it had, but then that was foolish on his part. Of course it would, he would not burden the boy then.

"We shall make it a quick meal, but he is still our friend and we shall be polite... but I will not make you stay longer then you have too." He promises.