Higgs doubted there'd be a time when he wouldn't appreciate Gladys' advice and support, so he smiled when she assured him she intended to keep providing both. And cake. Higgs could hardly turn down any of that. He also gave Gladys a wide smile when she said that he was definitely welcome to come and stay for a bit. Higgs wasn't really planning anything more than a weekend, but even that much would be nice. "I'd be delighted to keep you and Dennis company," Higgs confirmed honestly. Spending time with his nan was always a nice time.
"Now," Higgs said, finishing his ice cream. "Shall we attempt to go and dip our toes in the sea?" He asked, fully expecting the sea to be too cold for anything more than toe dipping. In all of his life, Higgs couldn't recall the sea ever being warm enough for anything more than that.