Frank reached his hand out from where it dangled beside the sofa, stretching himself just enough so he could brush against Edith’s fingertips. She had fallen asleep first, tired herself out from a long day at school but neither Frank or Karen had the heart to move her, at least not until the movie they’d been watching had ended. That plan was all well and good until Karen also fell asleep, her head against his chest and arms tucked around him, the only sound being the end credits rolling in the background.
