"Families aren't always just blood relations. Families can be people we choose to treat like blood relations too. And there's nothing to say you two couldn't have a larger family some day--however you get there--but it sounds like you're going to have to fight for it first."

"The stables are a good start. Having work you care about is a good step toward recovery. But there are other steps too."

Malcolm nods. "And we can work on that drinking too. If you think you're ready for help with that."