Surprise Visit [Tom]

George sighed and shook his head. "I have no idea why I didn't think you'd want to meet me..." he murmured as he scratched the back of his head. "I mean you're...you're both my kids...and I guess I just gave up on it, I..." He stopped and sniffed rubbing his face. "I'm just so glad to see you both here and healthy. I never thought this'd happen to me, but I'm so happy it did." He sighed took a couple steps away from them both. "I guess you ought to meet Ansell as well but uhm.."

He stopped and glanced back at the needy voice that called another hello. "I'm uh his legal guardian...more than that even I guess, anyway he's from the Outback, and he came out of it pretty bad, scarring and missing limbs. So just don't stare, he's not too sensitive about it but you know it's a tender spot," he said and sighed. It was hard to explain Ansell or...why George liked Ansell so much but he did try. "And he's got an issue with language, very stilted so uhm, if you can't understand I'll clarify, but he'll probably just end up falling back asleep."

Finally the old soldier sighed and motioned for them to come with him. 'Tea? I uh, don't know we usually just drink coffee, he's crazy about sweets though, snack cakes, chocolate bars. So I guess if it's sweet he'd probably drink it," He replied. "I assume it's cause there wasn't a ton of sugar running around the Outback." George stepped over to the bench where Ansell was sat up looking at him drowsily. The man had heavy bags under his eyes and looked pretty worn out. "Ansell, I'm gonna take you up to bed alright, but uhm this is Tom, my son; You'll get to see him more later, alright?"

"Mmm" came the affirmative sound as his head lulled back and he closed his eyes. "mmmsleep."

George sighed. "Yeah uhm you guys can follow me," he said as he picked Ansell up bridal style, the australians head resting against his chest. "I don't know how anyone can be up this many hours, I'm too old for it myself."