"Thank you, Jason..." said Mary softly, looking to him, "I'm sure Maria will appreciate it." Alessa finished eating before Mary, so she got up and took her dishes to the sink. Alessa then took a sip of water before taking her iron pill. Mary stood up after she was done eating. "I'd also like to thank you for letting the pups stay the night." she added, "Maria was in no position to be left on her own last night."