He is so newsworthy these days. I'd imagine he's been 'at' a number of family tables this holiday--on the actual holiday itself, no less.
[Jessica's expression goes to a dangerously pleasant smile: knowing that Max 'couldn't be bothered' to come on the actual day is fine, knowing it was for Ash to connect with his grandparents. This is "bullying Ash" territory and she won't stand for it. Which is quickly picked up on by Tyler as they head into the kitchen.]
Jess'll carve us up if we talk too much 'about the other man in the--
[That's his foot, and since Jessica isn't wearing stiletto heels, she's going to have to go for impact damage. She even manages to reach out a free hand when his hands jerk, to keep him from dropping the plates he's carrying.
Although Natalia rankles; casual violence against her husband is not something she's prepared to tolerate.]
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[Jessica's expression goes to a dangerously pleasant smile: knowing that Max 'couldn't be bothered' to come on the actual day is fine, knowing it was for Ash to connect with his grandparents. This is "bullying Ash" territory and she won't stand for it. Which is quickly picked up on by Tyler as they head into the kitchen.]
Jess'll carve us up if we talk too much 'about the other man in the--
[That's his foot, and since Jessica isn't wearing stiletto heels, she's going to have to go for impact damage. She even manages to reach out a free hand when his hands jerk, to keep him from dropping the plates he's carrying.
Although Natalia rankles; casual violence against her husband is not something she's prepared to tolerate.]