He shrugged. "You're the brains of this outfit, I'm the pretty."

He ate another spoonful. It kept him from saying anything more foolish. Stephanie had done enough damage to herself.

"Then maybe you should use the assets you have instead of trying to carry the world on your back. You don't have to give up everything, but sharing the load will help. You and the people you give responsibilities to. Maybe reach out to your old school for help with the shelter?" The only one he was certain she had to carry herself was the college work. Everything else, she could use help.