Desensitized

"What are you boys talking about?" Hellen asked as she gave Jason a plate of food.

"Nothing, really," Lucas answered.

"Mom, I'm also hungry," James said after Lucas and Hellen looked at him suspiciously.

"Are you looking for a reason to get me to leave? Fine, I won't interfere in your talk," Hellen said as she left to get James some food. James looked at Lucas for a while before he opened his mouth to say something.

"Have you decided on how you are going to manage everything here without your presence?" James asked curiously. He had met up with Lucas during this time he was free and when they were talking, Lucas kept asking him to keep an eye out for Jen so he was around in case she was in trouble or if she needed anything.

"Mmmh," Lucas answered. Even though the talk he had with his mother was not long, he knew that he had to talk to Jen about how they are going to manage and maintain their relationship in his absence.