Once again, it warms him to think he's helping her just by being there.

Elliott flips his pancakes with a bit of cheer, then reaches into the cabinet for a mug just as the kettle begins to whistle. He sets her mug down and switches off the burner.

"There's sugar next to the coffee pot if you want it, or some honey in the tea cabinet if you prefer. Milk is in the fridge of course."