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Sorana's sobs were heartbreaking. Bridget didn't know how to address them entirely. She had no way of knowing what the individual parts were that made up her base worries, her fear of replacement or her thoughts about leaving first. All she could do for a moment was hold her and try and be there.

There isn't any such thing as a normal family. Bridget leaned down to brush some of the tears aside, though she knew more would just come and replace them. I know what you mean, but every family has hard times. And every family is different. Even Maia and Eljay... they had to raise Ibis' children, after their mother died and their daddy disappeared. But that didn't mean they didn't love those children just as much. And Ani. They love her too, right? Family is big and complicated, but no matter what, it supports and cares about each other the best way it can. You have me, and the rest of Brecheliant too. So does your mom.

It was hard to put into words exactly what she wanted to say, but she hoped some part of it helped.

Family doesn't always have to live together, or look like one certain thing. All they have to do is love you, and have you love them. Bridget didn't have the most standard definition of the word, maybe, but hers was bound to be complicated. She would never have the default 'mate with kids' portrait that other women sought out. No matter what she did, she'd have to forge her own happiness and what that end dream looked like.

What are some things you're worried about? If it was Reyes not coming home, there wasn't much Bridget could do. If it involved Teya, or Bronco, or any other number of things, there was a slight chance she could.