[Cissie stares at him, because she's really not sure she heard him right.] Speedy, [she repeats, then gives a surprised laugh. Of course. Why not.
It takes her a moment, but she pulls herself together.] I don't think he does; he's never mentioned a sister. But--his parents both died when he was a kid. His uncle raised him.
[She pauses, and adds,] ...Speedy is his partner. There have been two of them. His adopted kids.
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It takes her a moment, but she pulls herself together.] I don't think he does; he's never mentioned a sister. But--his parents both died when he was a kid. His uncle raised him.
[She pauses, and adds,] ...Speedy is his partner. There have been two of them. His adopted kids.