Tommy looks to Billy, nervous, not sure what to say.

But Rebecca, she shakes her head, tears in her eyes. "No, I don't. He just looks so much like you, Billy. Except the hair. Like he could have been..."

Yeah, this is... awkward.

"My name is Thomas Shepherd," he admits, voice soft and nervous. "I'm... I'm the reason Billy asked you about all of that." Shit, he needs an excuse quickly. "We sorta met online. Support forums for young mutants."

That gets a raised eyebrow from Rebecca as she looks to Billy. Yeah, still tears in her eyes.

"Come inside, both of you. Let's not talk in the hall."

And her look at Billy says 'we're going to have a talk later' because she might be putting together why some of her books about children in abusive situations have been moved around on her shelves.

"Jeff! Can you get something to eat for Billy and his friend?"

Her voice, of course, cracks at calling Tommy 'friend'.