Gabriel stumbled, when they reemerged in the kitchen. He had a curious look, about to ask Henry what just happened, but then his papa was lurching to his feet again, looking ready to attack. His posture relaxed when he saw Gabriel and his new little friend, but his expression remained wary.
"Henry said maybe we could have some pop-corn," Gabriel said, saying the two words separate. "For a snack," he added, looking from his papa to Anne. "I mean, if it isn't too much trouble."