Helen gave James a sidelong stare as they all started moving towards the kitchen. Well, Helen would be getting her tea, but she wasn't certain at what cost this was all coming to. She did take the offered hand, giving it a gentle squeeze before leaning close to press a kiss to her daughter's head if Ella would let her.
"I suppose I could do that. And if you fall asleep in your father's arms, I'm certain it wouldn't make much difference, Ella dear."