Nadia Fitzgerald and Amelia Sanchez came down from upstairs and, not surprised to see Eric Brown, sat down with Amelia.
Eric leaned forward, looking at Nadia: "Let's make up."
Nadia looked at Eric: "We can't."
"... Then how can we?"
"No_way."
"..."
The two were in a standoff, not quarreling, but unable to reconcile.
By now, Albert Brown was hungry and went to the kitchen: "You guys talk; I'll cook."
"Husband, I'll help you..."
Amelia followed him, leaving Nadia and Eric alone in the living room.
Eric got up and sat beside Nadia: "Jesslyn..."
Amelia stood in the kitchen watching, then helplessly turned to help, but when she extended her hand, Albert quickly stopped her.
Her not helping would have been fine, but Amelia attempting to help would have caused a disaster in the kitchen.
"You just watch." Albert efficiently put on an apron and started preparing dinner.
Amelia leaned against the side, admiring Albert as he prepared a meal for her.