Val and Arlo showed up soon after. Val still looked down, but Arlo kissed her cheek as they entered, rubbing her shoulder.
"We're alright," he replied, nodding. Val didn't respond until they sat down. "So, I'm thinking we're going to need to go back into that warehouse."
She tilted her head. "You will? You seemed to... how did you put it? You said you'd never leave your house again?"