( Steve — Matt knows Steve, not well but well enough to think he'd look after the girl if he was there. even if he looks flayed, jesus.

is it all right? short answer: no. long answer: definitely no, but ultimately? it's not his call, and even if he was there — what could he really do? )

If that's what you want, then it's okay. I'm just worried about you. It's hard to sit back when you're worried, I've never been good at it.