"What? Nah, you're not being punished or anything. Just wanted an excuse to get you all to myself for a minute."

He takes the plates as they're handed to him, loading them into the dishwasher.

"How's she doing? After... all of that." She didn't throw up this time, which is good, but that's kind of all that can really be said for silver linings. "She seemed, uh. More awake, at least. I talked to her a little, but mostly about the house."