My heart broke for him. I couldn’t imagine what I’d do if someone tried to take my siblings away from me. I’d completely lose it. “Let me know if there’s anything I can do. I’m happy to be a reference whenever you have to go to family court.”

Max’s jaw worked back and forth as he struggled with everything that was raging below the surface. “Not sure that’s gonna cut it but I appreciate the offer.”

“Of course. I have to go so I’m not late picking up Will but call me if you need anything.”

“Sure.” His gaze met mine. “Enjoy your time with them.”

The pain in Max’s eyes socked me right in the gut. “I will. Promise.”

Max gave me a silent chin jerk, and I headed out, coming to a stop as I saw Will jogging across the parking lot. “What are you doing here? I’m supposed to pick you up at the field.”

“We got out early,” he answered.

“We had a deal, Will. No walking to the store alone.” We hadn’t had any incidents recently, but that didn’t mean I was ready to take chances.

He sighed. “Relax, big sister. Joe’s mom gave me a ride.”

That was better but still not great. “You have a cell phone for a reason. Use it. Or I guess I could just take it away if you don’t need it.”

“Caelyn…”

“Will…” I parroted.

“All right. I promise to call you with my location twenty-four-seven. Would you like to inject me with a tracker, too?”

I started walking towards my SUV, Will following. “You know, that’s a great idea. Let’s stop by the vet on the way home. I’m sure they can work you in.”

Will threw an arm over my shoulders. “I wouldn’t put it past you.”

If it were safe and not morally dubious, I’d do it in a heartbeat. Anything that helped keep these kids safe.

We climbed into the SUV and started back to the farmhouse. “So,” Will began.

“Uh-oh,” I muttered.

“Why uh-oh?”

“Because nothing good ever started with a ‘so’ that hangs in the air.”

Will chuckled. “This isn’t bad. Promise.”

“Hit me with it.”

“When Griffin and I were at the hardware store after school yesterday, I saw his driver’s license.”

“Okay…” I began. “What? Does he have some super embarrassing middle name or something?”

Will shook his head. “His birthday’s tomorrow.”

I straightened, stealing a quick glance at Will. “He didn’t say anything.” Not even when the two of us had discussed Will’s birthday that was coming up in a few weeks. Of course, he hadn’t. Griffin never shined a light on himself, even when he should have.

“Do you think we can do something for him? I don’t know, like get him something special?”