"Calm down, kid." Leonard stroked Teddy's head once more and then kissed Mick quickly before heading for the door behind Axel, hands sliding into his pocket. He supposed Hartley might be able to focus better now that Axel stopped fidgeting all over the place, at least.

As they headed down the stairs, he looked at Axel from the side. "Just remember, Ax. I don't think your dad's a good guy."