Donnie started lunch as Xavier slept. He looked over and Stephen was sitting beside Chas, who had laid his head down into his lap. Stephen had his arm wrapped around the young man and gently stroked his hair. Clark was rearranging the reading nook area so it could accommodate a half bed and a place for Xavier to sleep also.
Yes, it was going to be more crowded, but hey, you do what you can for family when they are in need.
Lunch was almost ready when Chas abruptly woke up looking for Xavier, almost in a panic. Stephen assured him that he was with Donnie in the kitchen and was perfectly safe and being cared for. Stephen helped Chas up and showed him Xavier's new sleeping area that was surrounded by books once he learned how to read.
Chas broke down in tears—he could not believe anyone would do anything like this for him. After all, he was a Genman youth who had just had a child way too young, and there was no one for him.
