"Oh, uh, yes fine thank you."

Edward said not sure what had come over him. Or rather, he was aware of what had come over him but he wasn't sure what to do about it. Family had become something of a loaded term for him and looking the Ruth and the young Jacon while talking of protecting them had... The memories were too much. He shuddered lightly as she helped him onto the familiar couch as he closed his eyes and took a breath. The scent of clean soap reached his nostrils and he found it somewhat soothing as he tried to calm the raging horrors that currently claimed his mind.