“As long as you don’t blow any smoke in my direction, we should be fine.”

It’s a relief, that he still wants her around, so she doesn’t mind going out with him while he smokes. She follows him through the sliding doors, to the patio leading to the garden. Judging by the ashtray that’s on a side table, near some bushes, Klaus will be able to see that Allison really has been using this corner of the garden for cigarette breaks. Patrick never minded it - until the little line appeared on the pregnancy test - and there aren’t any neighbors close enough to worry about, so he’ll be able to take advantage of this spot whenever he needs it.

She leads him towards the pool, though, where the lounging chairs are. If they’re going to be out here, she’d like to be comfortable. If there’s one thing she loves about California, it’s the weather and how comfortable it is even in the middle of the night, so being out here at this hour doesn’t even phase her. The garden and the pool are illuminated softly, casting a comfortable and welcoming glow in the yard, and she smiles over at Klaus as she settles on the chaise.

“I think I like it out here better than the kitchen, anyway.”