And they moved to D.C. because it would be safer, [ Matthew improvises, a childlike interruption, his tone of voice betraying the smile that pulls at the corners of his mouth. He does particularly like stories about three brothers. And, unlike Declan perhaps, Matthew has no concerns about the oldest son's ability to do the job.

He doesn't think about the unfairness of it. Just about his brothers, who are always looking out for him. Always keeping him safe, being there--even tonight. Matthew doesn't know what it is to be alone, and that's because of Ronan, because of Declan. ]

Hey--

[ He shifts slightly, though his face remains hidden against his brother's shoulder. It takes him a moment to get his words in order. ]

Declan... Do you think it'd matter if one of the brothers had come from somewhere else?