Max: Max shook her head. She liked River, but she didn't agree with her. "No, he hates me. Haven't you seen they way he glares at me? I mean, even you have your disapproving looks, and those I can deal with, but there's hatred in Toby's glares."
Daniel: "Look, I bet you probably already know what this is about, but if you don't interrupt me it'll be over a lot more quickly. Look, I know you know about Max. As for me, River told me. You honestly thought we'd keep secrets from each other. I'm in love with the girl man. Of course, Max probably approved it. But that's not important. River is my girlfriend, and Max is her roommate and good if not best friend, which makes Max like my little sister in my book. And I'm telling you, just like Max and River told you, that you can't reveal Max's secret. Don't tell her I told you this, but think about it. Max is strong, but considering what she's already done to herself, how long do you think Max would last in the foster care system? I've met foster kids, and I'm telling you, the system breaks everyone. Max is safest where we can keep an eye on her and she can live in relative peace and she doesn't have to wonder where she's sleeping at night. This is bigger than just Max, and it's bigger than whatever dislike you and Max seem to have with each other. It's bigger than all of us. Max wouldn't survive if her secret gets out, we all know it! So you can tell on her, as much as you might want to. This is the best for Max. We can't just fix this, it won't work, it's too complicated. You can't betray her."