<--Brandt--><br/><br/>He felt her enter the room. But she stayed silent, so he just continued to fix the food. After the food was warmed he turned off the stove. He had noticed it hadnt been used. It was a propane stove and had almost a full tank. He turned and leaned on the stove. He noticed how uncomfortable she looked.<br/><br/>"Hello again Kai. Nice to see you after a good bath. There is no need to feel uncomfortable around me or my mother. Warren trusts you. Hell, he obviously loves you. We arent going to hurt you or think differently of you for any reason. And I understand your worry over what happened outside. Dont worry, me and my mother understand why you did what you did. Go ahead and have a seat. I made some edible food." He smiled and checked the cabinet for a few plates. He made two plates and set them on the table. One in front of Kai, the other for his mother. It wasnt much, just some beef stew over rice with some toast.<br/><br/>"Mother.... Come eat. He will be fine." he knew she was with Warren. She tried to not be obvious. But he knew she considered Warren a son. It didnt bother him. He considered the shifter as close as a brother. They had saved each other on multiple occasions. And once, Warren had almost died to save him from a NVA trap in 'Nam. Same as he had done for Kai. In his mind, that made her just as much part of his family. If Warren loved her, the he would welcome her to the family.<br/><br/><--Karren--><br/><br/>Brandts voice shook her out of her thoughts. She kissed Warrens head.<br/><br/>"Get better soon son. You have a lovely lady thats depending on you." She turned and went to the kitchen. She sat at the table and looked at him.<br/><br/>"Thank you." She took a bite and slowly focused on her food.