Ashley nodded in response, still not letting go of Helen's hand, waiting for her mother to head over to the couch with her. Sitting down, Ashley tucked her legs up under her and smiled over at Helen.
"More comfortable seating arrangement: achieved."
She paused for a moment, studying Helen's mannerisms for a little longer before continuing.
"I'm sorry I didn't make it over before this. I really meant to, but work's had us all jumping around like bunnies. Kinda hard to breathe when you're on call all the time."
Hence the uniform of today. It wasn't what she wanted, but it was what she had to deal with.