She nods at that again, and then also sits down on the bed. A beat. And then she falls backwards, to lie down, her legs dangling off the edge. She was right, this is comfy.

"Then we're on the same side," is the simple answer. "And he's on his own as well, from what you've told me. So, he can come stay with us temporarily, or for good, it's up to him. But there will be an invitation extended. After he and I hash some things out."