Aurie launched herself at his legs and Alex strained toward him the moment he opened the door. Octavia stayed where she was for a moment before stepping into the house. "Hey." She really didn't know what else to say.
Awkward wasn't her usual approach, but that was exactly what she felt at the moment. She shouldn't, she knew that. She'd known Murphy long enough, and had seen him at his worst. There was no reason to feel, be, or act awkward with him. Even when there were children involved.
"So, I hope you had a good week. Sorry if I encouraged any bad habits with them." She didn't know if she had, but it was possible. So she'd apologise preemptively.