"Well yes, I noticed but.." Hattie replied to Ella. Did she really not see how.. -Used- it was? Actually now that she thought about it, Ella perhaps understood Kevin's reasoning better than she did.

At the reminder of her nails, she suddenly took the gloves, put them on, then held the apron up to admire it. It wasn't extravagent, but it was nice enough. It was even -better- that Ella didn't get one! And that fact put Hattie instantly into a willing mood.

"Never mind. Thank you -very- much, Kevin. That's so thoughtful, you really shouldn't have!" And she'd lean in to try and kiss his cheek. She'll do it, man!