*reaches for his hand and gives it a quick squeeze before pulling away to allow room for Melba and Celly*

*turns her attention to the flowers on the nightstand, artfully arranging the blooms and granting Bingo a bit of space and privacy in which to greet his cousins*


((Ahahahah were Elly not so mindful of his injuries she may very well have jumped on the bed. Or at least lingered in the doorway, watching the reunion with bittersweet fondness ;D))