Kyle shook his head, "Of course not. That would not solve the issue. It will take time, but he will learn."
"Then what did you mean when you told him that you can be his father figure?" Sayuri prodded.
"Just what it means," Kyle said, "Even though he has Derek, that is his grandfather. He has been yearning for a father all this time. While I am not his father, I do not mind filling in the gaps. Not a full-fledged father, of course, but at least, during this emotional time."
"Wouldn't that just confuse him further? Make him more attached to you?" Sayuri asked, frowning.
"I don't know," Kyle admitted, "But I hope not. I won't allow him to call me Dad or anything of that sort so that he won't get into the delusion. Uncle Kyle would be okay."
"I just want him to heal and grow," Kyle said, "And Samantha to get better. It will take time. A long time, I suppose."
