[Alice thinks nothing much of him calling her "sister" beyond the bond they must have. She doesn't want to pry exactly but she's always interested in people's connections to one another if for no other reason than to understand them.]

That's good then. Don't worry, I'll stick by you until she comes back.

[She gives his hand a little squeeze of reassurance before she adds:]

I have sisters too. Two of them -- and a little brother as well.