"Well then, welcome to the family." Corrine lets the girl talk, but offers no advice. She can be supporto-gal. Especially in a situation like this, where Corrine has walked these same steps before. But when it comes to relationships, she is staying mum.

So instead she holds Abby's hand with gentle firmness and leads her away from the store and back down the street, chiming in only when she mentions the business with Will. "Acquisitions? Who was talking about that, the Cabots or Harpys?"

Once there is a few blocks of clearance between them and the store, Corrine stops and turns to Abby with a soft reassuring smile. "Do you want to take that back at my place? You can have the guest house to yourself if you want. It might be a bit more private."