Despite her close relationship with a member of the police, she knew better than to call them right away. Getting the police involved always made things complicated.

She glances over her shoulder, then turns back to the boy. "Okay. C'mon, my boyfriend's place isn't far from here. Let's get you cleaned up, maybe something warm to wear and a hot meal, yeah?" She offered her hand again. Being only five feet tall, she was sure she had a pair of sweat pants and a t-shirt that would fit him.

"Then we'll get everything settled over a cup of tea."