Coming down the mountain, Mark made a couple of attempts at conversation but when Jimmy didn't really respond, he was content to ride by his friend's side in companionable silence. That Jimmy would have a lot to think about wasn't exactly surprising, and he could only imagine what thoughts must be turning in his mind. Mark had joked but he knew the shock when your whole life is suddenly turned on its head. He must be wondering about Jocelyn, although from what he knew about the Rochefort family, she would probably take such a revelation in her stride, but he understood why Jimmy might be worried.

He was about to say something to reassure him, when they turned the final bend in the trail and Walter and Lily's house came into view. Jimmy's young cousin, Erica was standing at the end of the driveway, obviously waiting for them. Mark raised his hand in greeting. The door to the house also opened and Jimmy's aunt, uncle, and other cousins came spilling out having clearly been looking out for their return from the windows.

He waved again and glanced at Jimmy, not even trying to guess what he was feeling. "However you want to tell them what happened, or if you don't want to talk about it at all." Although given the blanket covering him, probably some explanation would be needed at the very least. "I'm right beside you, bro."