It's a bit late to rescind the offer, so Elliott resolves to make her as comfortable as possible as he pushes the door open and stands to let her inside. He quickly steps out of his shoes, then makes his way into the living room with a brief call through the apartment for his mom.

It's a small apartment, but clean and nicely enough furnished and decorated. A fish tank and small plants dot the common areas.

"Hm, guess she's out for now. Here, make yourself at home. There's a blanket here on the back of the couch already, and.. you can use this," he brandishes a small square pillow. "To hug or cry into or lay on- whatever you need. TV is all yours if you want to watch something."