[ He offers his arm to her, then leads then from the sitting room and back to the main hall. Their coats are collected and he gives a farewell to his parents and a few various guests. Before they reach the door, William's mother approaches, placing a hand on his forearm to get his attention. He's pulled into a protective embrace and when she finally pulls back, it's obvious she's been trying to hold back tears. Those misty eyes turn to Grell, giving her a look that conveys her gratitude without uttering a word. ]
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[ He offers his arm to her, then leads then from the sitting room and back to the main hall. Their coats are collected and he gives a farewell to his parents and a few various guests. Before they reach the door, William's mother approaches, placing a hand on his forearm to get his attention. He's pulled into a protective embrace and when she finally pulls back, it's obvious she's been trying to hold back tears. Those misty eyes turn to Grell, giving her a look that conveys her gratitude without uttering a word. ]