She scoffed at his question and, upon realizing he was serious, took a quick sip of wine. "No. The schools closed down until all of this is resolved." Another drink and then, "Or until we have to adjust."
Silence settled until she set the glass down, the clink of the base against the hard counter echoing through the room. "Thanks, J," she began, looking up slowly. She looked ashamed. "For putting up with this. For putting up with me."