The mention of a spare bedroom startled VaughnLeah, and she very nearly missed the explanation of Ella's fulfilling work. It had sounded almost like an offer to stay here, and that was such a selfless thing that VaughnLeah was still dumbstruck when Ed rose to go grab some liquor. She didn't blame him.
"Ella, you.. don't even know me." The words were held until the two of them were finally alone. In realizing that she hadn't yet touched her food, Vaughn collected a fork and took a bite out of kindness.