I can see what you mean Jay, but I think that the reason why Ryan and Toby are not really dwelling on the subject is because they do not want to upset Conner anymore then he is already. Also, I think that they are being the 'stereotypical' guys. They are holding in their emotions. I think that they also trust their mother very very much, and since she trusts the social worker, that they feel they do not have to much to worry about. I am sure that they really really do not want Conner to leave, but I am also sure that they know that it is probably the best that he does have a place of his own, so Conner and Ryan can have alone time. Yes, they are dating, but it is still the early stages of the relationship, and they still need alone time. Relationships really have to mature before the couple are ready to be together ALL of the time. Even after the couple thinks that their relationship is strong enough, they can be wrong, and that leads to break ups and divorces. Well, at least in my opinion.
Okay, well I think that I went of on a tanget... whatever.
Great writing David, you are the greatest.
Kurt