Kellen's Dad did eventually listen to his children, agreeing that he would try to speak to them more about his issues. It wasn't completely convincing since his eyes were swollen from his tears and he was shaking slightly, but Kellen would believe him. Trust him.
Kellen bid his family goodbye and goodnight, escorting them to the door with Rhys as a shadow behind him. His body heat radiating into his back was comforting, a niceness that Kellen found he had easily adjusted to, and when Rhys wrapped his arm around Kellen's waist, waving to his family with him, Kellen felt like this was normal.
Kellen was having a hard time remembering anything before Rhys. It just felt so natural that he was there, beside him, holding him.
"Your Dad looked a lot better after he was able to talk about it." Rhys whispered to Kellen once the door was closed and the lock slid home. Kellen nodded, his head still focused on his thoughts as he stared at the door.
