I can see your point. From my perspective, I think is critically important that Heather insulate herself from Smokey. As for the kids, that is something that Heather struggles too as Smokey likes to fish for information using the kids.
That is a fine tightrope to walk on, Ellie. Where can she draw the line without getting sucked into it time and time? I am not saying that Heather is incapable of it. Just basing this on their track record.
This is not to say that Smokey cannot communicate with the girls. Just that he cannot be trusted at all as evidenced by his fishing expeditions. When he DOES contact the girls, it is for ulterior reasons.
