"It was." It got better after Meg threw Price out, of course. "We all looked out for each other. And we had some good times."

Tromping out mazes in the snow in the yard, building gigantic blanket forts, reading together quietly--all good memories that they shared because they ever let each other be alone. Being alone was dangerous then. It's easier now, thankfully, but he wishes Church didn't have to feel so separated from his family.