[b]Day 2: Sunrise[/b]

Paula took in Tyrelle's reaction to her question about his relationship with Desmond and was certain that she had indeed stepped into something that was none of her business. But Tyrelle assured her that all was fine between him and the man who was his adoptive father as opposed to stepfather as she had mistakenly called the man.

[color=orange]"The trek yesterday was a lot more than I'm used to,"[/color] he told her, going on to explain all that he'd gone through. [color=orange]"...I'm sure everything'll be more than fine. Until then though, I assure you, there's nothing to be concerned about."[/color]

Paula had always been good at reading people; it had been part of her success as a skilled Military Police officer. She could see that there was far more to Tyrell's relationship with Desmond than he was admitting to. But again, she questioned whether or not it was her place to get involved. Tyrelle showed no signs of physical abuse, and Paula hadn't witnessed Desmond being psychologically abusive of the teen either. Maybe there was something there; maybe there wasn't.

[color=orange]"Well, I want you to know that you can come to me anytime you need someone to talk to,"[/color] she told him with a sincere tone. [color=orange]"Think of me like a priest ... or a doctor. Total confidentiality. Anything you tell me stays with me and only me. I won't tell anyone ... not Desmond, not Ms. Kingsley. Okay?"[/color]

If Tyrelle had nothing more to say, Paula would wish him a good day and remind him that there was going to be another trek to the north of the island. [color=orange]"It's going to be an overnighter probably. I don't know if that interests you. Could be fun. Of course, we might get eaten by Komodo dragons or kidnapped by pirates, too."[/color]