He can only nod when she repeats herself, because it's too difficult opening his mouth without something angry or upset tumbling out. He wonders if she just means she doesn't want to be alone here, or if she's been alone for a long time and is sick of it.

Whatever the case, it doesn't matter. And it doesn't matter who her father is. He won't leave her alone. "OK. Do you want to sit at a table? You can pick which one."