Alvin sighed heavily at the sound of Rufus' voice. This was the last thing he needed. He was probably outnumbered here and deep down he knew he was being little hypocritical, but somebody had to point it out to her that she couldn't just childishly sweep these problems under the Hatchitt's rug. She wasn't their responsibility, no matter how long their families had been friends.

"She keeps disappearing and it's counterproductive." Alvin said finally, not really wanting to explain his thought process to his older brother who had his own life and family to worry about. Alvin had been here, in this house, for everything, and it was a lot to carry.