He's angry, but panicked. I can't help but believe he's genuinely scared for his brother, and for the moment I decide to trust that this is the person I should be giving the benefit of the doubt.

"I found the kid on the side of the road. He's beat up pretty badly, but breathing. Nothing fatal. I handed him over to the doctors so they could take care of him." I pull my hat off my head and toy with it in my hands as I sigh. "Listen. I know I don't know the kid, and you don't me, but I'd rather stick around until he's well."