the calm before the storm , she had told herself many times , in fact . though , with them walking together as a ' family ' , considering their somewhat messy ending , marjorie had figured that taking their daughter on a family vacation would be nice , right ? that there wasn't any complete awkwardness between the two , that mom & dad were perfectly fine , despite everything that happened between . chuckling soft at his words as a sunhat was occupying her head , the instant crashing of waves along the cruise ship , it was like she was calmed down , in a sense . " i remember them offering to carry the bags for us , but you said no , " she huffs out , eyes playfully rolling as she keeps her eyes on their five year old , showing off a smile on her features , as if to tell her that everything's going to be okay , because it was . they're on a cruise , what could go wrong ? the suite was perfect - the way that the balcony opened up a world of new opportunities for them , the way that this cruise was going to be one for the books , special , in the sense of making it a great experience for their daughter . watching as he anchors himself with the nearest surface , another laugh leaves her lips at his words , shaking her head . " in the corner is fine , " she hums , nonetheless , merely playing along to whatever he was doing , acting as if he were a hotel concierge , but on a cruise ship . " i can't wait to relax . . & take this hat off , " musing , soon paying mind to their daughter as she manages to shrug off the backpack , placing it on the table . " & get her to a nap , hopefully . "