Lost Creek Hollow a brief history of time

He didn't judge her; it was unclear if he was capable of judgement. But he also didn't understand her. He hadn't known it was possible to have children and not know other. He didn't, in fact, know or think much about the entire affair in general.

You think they need one? he asked, quietly, looking at her. He didn't like seeing her upset and he wasn't sure what he had to offer was good, but he didn't see any harm. He didn't fully understand the role between mother and father; the bond that Peregrine and Fox had shared wasn't nearly as present as Peregrine's role in his brother's and his lives. Maybe she was right. I could? He offered. He didn't likely fully comprehend what it was that he was offering, but it was honest, and he thought perhaps he might like trying.