Baze starts when she speaks. He didn't even notice that they were both finished eating.

"If you think that's best," he says, and carts their dishes to the sink. He'll get to them later. Baze leads her to their rooms and waits for her to get ready for bed. He tucks her in and kisses her forehead.

"Goodnight, sweetheart," he says, guilt stabbing at him again. "I'm going to check on your dad."