[she takes a deep breath and nods, moving to tip the ingredients of the bowl she was mixing in into a pan, and turning it on.]

Next time I'll just call you and tell you that your talents are needed.

[a weak joke, but joking all the same. it helps to hear that. even though she knows that other people would help in the situation, it still feels right to hear that.]

But...thank you. I'm glad there's more than just one set of eyes on him.