Re: AFTERMATH - Stephen
Stephen looks at the scorched area on their lawn the exact same moment she does, their synchronization being almost comical. If Allison permits, he lets her hold on to his arm to brace herself as she walk. In their haste to leave, their front door was left unlocked and slightly open, so all he has to do is push it with his shoulder to enter.
"I wouldn't recommend trying to get up the stairs [to where their master bedroom was located]. You'll be better off crashing on the couch, or, if you really want, the guest room [which was furnished with a full sized bed]." He would help her to where she wanted to go and then ask, "I'm going to check the kitchen for something to eat and drink, would you like something?"