*Mac was strolling along in the arboretum, pushing Erryn in her stroller. His wife was with her grandmother, Riona. Mac had never met her, but was anxious to do so. Any family of Alex's was his family too.*
*He looked down at his wife, then pulled her back to himself. Hugging her close, he spoke now in a soft voice.* What do we do now then, hmm? Tell me what you need. *He didn't like her crying, but at least she wasn't just staring blankly anymore.*
*He limped over to his wife and took her shoulders in his hands, giving her a gentle shake.* Hey! Talk to me! You may have killed your nephew, and you don't care?
*Heph looked straight at her.* Do you know why that boy was still sitting there when you got here? Because he's half mortal. I didn't want to kill him. Yes, he's a snake, but he's your best friend's son. *His nose crinkled a bit.* Do you smell that?
*Heph limped forward a bit, looking at the blood spatter with his mouth slightly open in surprise. The amount was staggering. He looked over at his wife.* Did you kill him?
