She liked making dinner for Patrick, even though he tended to help so he wouldn't feel like he was using her, because it helped to know he was eating. She stirred the sauce before taking the phone. "well. Bad day maybe? Or she could just want some company."
She checked the food, "and tell her there's enough here for her if she's hungry." She did worry about the girl and did what she could to offer as much help as possible.