Rufus didn't sound convinced, but Alvin could understand why. He didn't feel like Sloane was trying to be difficult on purpose; the situation was difficult and they were just trying to wade their way through the mud as best they could. "I doubt it would make it any easier even if it did, the expectations would be too high." Maybe their expectations were too high now. Maybe he should do a better job of mitigating the situation between mother and daughter. He wouldn't be home as much, but when he was, he could try and keep their mother occupied so she wasn't worrying about Sloane so much.

"I'll keep an eye on it." It was the best he could promise given the circumstances. Hashing it out, though he felt guilty, almost made him feel better at the same time. That was a normal Sloane thing to do; spit fire and stand up for herself, so at least there was that.