Better when someone was at peace instead of still suffering. But hearing that... No parents, it sounded like. And this Lee gone. And now she was here. He couldn't just leave her and hope for the best.

"We'll... we'll look around tomorrow. See if there are any boats you like or people you want to go with." His voice caught a bit in his throat. He didn't know how to handle this situation. So... better to just stick with this. "If... if we don't find anyone you like better... You can stay with me."