"It doesn't matter what Derek thinks Kat," I told her firmly. "The only
reason Daddy is here is because Julia is allowing it. She's not strong
enough to let him stay, and it's not fair of us to expect her to harm
herself because we wish to spend time with him." I looked up at Patrick
apologetically, how could a child understand when I was having trouble with
it myself.
NM:
Patrick returned his wife's look and then looked at his daughter before
looking at the one expending the energy, head now bowed and expression
hidden. Not that it made any difference to him as the corporeal being he
was. He felt the drain.
He then looked back at Kat and their joined hands over Julia's and then went
down to her level, gaze loving as he reached his empty hand out to her "Kit
Kat, I'm always here. Julia's just working to let us all see each other.
Do you remember what I said at Christmas? When I brought the gifts for you
and your mom?"
