( Nico just shakes her head, her flush deepening as he takes apologising to the next level and incorporates a bow. )

I'm not upset, don't you worry about that. I'm just — surprised?

( Her laugh is a little breathless, a little awkward, but nevertheless fond. )

And a little embarrassed, I think.

( You know, for being kind of over-eager when there was a kid in the house. It's nothing she can't recover from, however, which she demonstrates by clearing her throat again and offering Hubert an easy smile. )

Anyway ... it's probably about time I headed off. I've got dinner to be gettin' on with myself.