"Good morning." Her greeting is almost as cheerful as Steve's. She's home. Her family's here, and she fell asleep with Ella cuddled up against her side. Except for worrying about Steve, she has every reason to be happy right now.

She steps inside with a nod of thanks, and grins at his explanation of where he was. "There's no need to apologize. Though I am glad you got back when you did. I'd hate to panic and send out search parties, but I can't promise I wouldn't..."