Cousins in Arms

[Gifted]

"I'm not sure." She admitted. "I'm sorry about... before. It wasn't fair."

[Raven]

"No, it's okay, Willow," Adam said. "I'm the parent, you don't need to worry about fair."

[Gifted]

"But it wasn't really fair to Liam and Kailen, either. They were trying to protect us, and they must be so worried, but..."

[Raven]

Adam touched her arm. "It's okay to not want to see them. You do what's best for you."

[Gifted]

"That was the first time I've ever looked at Liam and seen my father." She admitted. "I mean, I know he's always looked more like dad than I do but that's not..."

[Raven]

"I understand," Adam said. "It's a scary thing to see, especially in someone you've cared about as much as you have. I remember seeing it in my brother..."

[Gifted]

"I'm scared of him." Willow said. "That feels so awful to say..."

[Raven]

"I don't believe Liam would ever hurt any of us," Adam said. "But if you don't feel safe, you don't need to see him."

[Gifted]

"I don't think he'd hurt me!" She exclaimed. "...maybe. I don't know..."

[Raven]

"Then you do what you feel is best for you," Adam said. "I'll support you whatever your decision, and you don't have to choose forever. You can always change your mind."

[Gifted]

"I just never imagined he had that side to him. What else don't I know?"

[Raven]

"If you asked, he might tell you," Adam suggested. "But that's up to you."

[Gifted]

Willow nodded. "I guess. I just don't ever want to experience something like that again..."

[Raven]

"I understand," Adam said. "That's okay."

[Gifted]

"I love you, uncle Adam."