"Hey." He smiled despite himself, momentarily pleased just to see she was responsive and at least somewhat lucid. His hand came up to cup hers and he leaned down to kiss her forehead.

"It's late even for you. I got worried and came looking for you." He didn't mention he'd cleaned up, doubted she'd even notice, besides it wasn't the most important thing. The most important thing was finding the right mirror to put her in front of so she would recognize what was going on. Of course, he realized, there was a possibility that she already knew and was just choosing to do nothing about it. That thought scared him.

"Jess...how much- how..." Now actually trying to find the words he needed, he found it wasn't as easy to find just the right balance to get her attention. It would be so easy for her to dismiss him or even get angry with him, depending.

He pulled her up closer to him and held her close. "You were so still and so quiet...you scared me."