"You have to go with Garrett," William answered without hesitation.  He saw her reaction, continuing, "I made a mistake returning as I did. I ... I should have been more cautious.  But ... there's nothing to be done about that now.  It's not like I can travel back in time, right?"

He smiled at the private joke, then kissed Keziah on the forehead.  With an arm around his wife, William looked to Garrett and said, "Take them home with you.  Now.  I'll take care of things here.  Can I borrow your boy for a few last minute chores?  I promise you, no harm will come to him."