She is. [ Gwen tells him gently. ] She thinks of you as family, and so do I. Royce does too, he just... has a hard time saying it.

[ Gwen holds out her hand to hold his, if he'll take it - it's a no pressure gesture, and she won't be offended if he doesn't. ] I know you love her as much as we do. I'm glad. She can use all the love she can get.