In a way, Spencer's lost a sister too -- not in the same sort of way, not even close, but still. Melissa barely talks to her anymore and when she does -- well it's never kind. She's long decided Spencer's the enemy -- because two of her boyfriends kissed her (Spencer is to blame even though they were both older men who came onto her. Funny, how that works). Her parents were always Team Melissa.

It hasn't left her with a lot of family to rely on.

Which is why his offer arches a little. She doesn't want to lose Jason either -- but if she told him the reality of what was going on, the extent of how bad things really were. It makes him a target.

Which is why the smile she gives him is more sad than anything else.

"I don't want to lose you either -- I've never had a brother before."