Their Bobby had tolerated her and even allowed her, at one point, in a couple of rooms in his house. Ruby would deal with his surliness and racism for Sam's sake. This Bobby, however, is a bit of a different story. Ruby nods a little at Sam's comment. "I wouldn't want to," she responds bluntly. "I don't have any ideas for anything peaceful though." For the kids, she means.

Ruby hesitates, self-consciously messing with her bangs to cover the horn nubs a bit more. "I guess I can share you for a little while," she says after a moment.