[Reference to domestic violence]

Ben's face hardened and he turned pale as he sat back. "I wouldn't believe my sons are no good." He said, after a moment of silence. "And I hope Noah turns his life around, Elijah. I really do. He and I come from very similar homes and I know he can be become better than his parents. I don't wish no ill on that boy. But I wouldn't trust him with my daughter. He might change his mind again next week. And then what? That boy drinks. I've seen how drunk men treat their wives, Elijah, and it ain't pretty."