"No, that makes a lot of sense," I assure him, because while I have no doubt about Jamie's abilities, he did miss out on a lot of basic skills and time in the Home will help him. "I didn't need to acclimate quite like you do."

I know how to do basic household things. I mean, I always had someone to do them for me back home because I was undeniably spoiled, but my parents made sure that I would know how to handle myself It's a luxury that Jamie didn't get to have.

"By the time you turn eighteen you'll have learned so much," I tell him, resting my cheek against his head again. "And you'll be ready. But until then you can always come here."