She'd grown so used to simply dealing with her childhood as it was that it was hard for her sometimes to acknowledge just how awful it had been. She'd never been materially deprived, but certainly, everything else.

"I trust you too." Stephanie murmured softly, but then when he mentioned something about an outlet, her interest perked up. "... when we get inside, I want to know all about this."

She had a feeling about what he meant. Or perhaps it was more of a hope.