[When that sad smile comes up again, Alex just leans over and hugs him once more, shaking her head as she did it. Alex couldn't help it, because the kid needs one. Or a hundred, or a thousand. Either way, the last thing he needed was to put together something that she was doing.]

I've got it, Peter. I'll deal with the school if need be, I promise. You don't need to be adding any other stressors onto your plate, okay? Besides, despite what Richard may say, I actually can do the whole planning bit. Really.