Rosalynn watched them from her doorway, a crease forming on her forehead.

“Why not send him back to his family?"

“Brian was adamant about coming here. I couldn't dissuade him." Sanford swung open the door, casting a helpless glance at Rosalynn.

"The man's as stubborn as a mule.”

Rosalynn responded with silence, her lips pressed tightly together.