He, too, was relieved, though for different reasons. It was fast work, stashing their things away, folding up the blanket, getting ready to leave.
"We can go rinse the sand off, then head to the church. We might not beat Steve there, but we can call your friends on the way and they can come with us, if you'd like."
He held his free arm out to her - to take her things, because she shouldn't have to carry them.