"Claire was told that her goodness was necessary for her baby--that bloke didn't tell her exactly why, though. I think . . ." He rests his lips on Seth's head a moment. "I think Seth has great potential. Maybe for power. Maybe not. And the important thing now is teaching him right from wrong, and that right's better."

Seth's still smiling, gummy and drooly. I'm just teasing you, angel-man. I love my da.