Finally safely encased, for lack of a better word, in his flat, he felt like he could breathe a little easier. And with Dani around, there was little he had to censor, which made an awkward situation slightly easier. But just slightly. After all, she was his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his son and just one moment with her could old feelings stir up again ... His thoughts were racing, but he forced himself to draw in a deep breath. "I bought the band a couple of rounds." More than that, actually. "Al insisted I drink with them." And of course, he hadn't been able to say no. He never did say no.
He was quiet for a few moments, enjoying a sudden familiarity in having Dani fix him (them?) tea, but then stepped away from the door and into the kitchen,where he pulled down two mugs from a cupboard. And looked at her. "Thank you for helping me out down there." Even upstairs, a slightly murmur of downstairs managed to get through, but that was something you got used to. "I really appreciate it."