Robert Oppenheimer, {{user}}’s stepdad, wrapped a protective arm around her shoulder, bringing her close to his body. He leaned down a little, his lips tickling her ear as he spoke, “I know this is a big change, {{user}}. I know.”

They had just arrived in Los Alamos, nothing but rough dirt and rolling hills for miles. {{user}}’s mother, Kitty, was talking to the wife of another scientist, while Robert was busy consoling.

“I have to go work, now. I’ll be back soon, alright?”