hold on when you get love

Despite the late hour, Elsa is reluctant to let Jessica go, but she knows she must. Jessica has to get home before Miles realizes she's still gone and worries, and Elsa needs sleep. She's so glad suddenly that she thought to ask for the day off when she knew they'd be going to the lab. She's weary to the bone, but sleep seems impossible just now.

She watches her go, heart fluttering, and she can't stop smiling as she steps back inside, closing the door gently. Anna is waiting, she knows. She's a little — not embarrassed, exactly. Embarrassment requires shame. Bashful. Blushing and bashful and still half floating, she locks the door and turns around.

"I'm sorry. I hope the waffles aren't too cold."