Relieved by the reaction, David grabs Bryan's hand and takes the lead up the stairs. "No, but we do have to get you acquainted with organic vegetables again. Those are your favorite."

It's a white lie, one he doesn't expect Bryan to believe. For a moment though, joking like this, David can pretend everything is fine. He can't let himself think anything but that, not when he needs to provide consistency and stability for Sawyer. And who knows what Bryan will need from him.

For better and for worse.