Frank was awake before Nina said anything out loud, aware of the way that she was moving around the apartment. He stayed where he was, eyes closed, while she futzed and until she actually spoke up. Not trying to rouse him but certainly not keeping her voice down about it.

"It's been ready," he said, eyes closed still until he decided to move from the chair he'd been resting in. He gave her her space. The dog was watching her and the treat intently, but only came out of the crate once Frank was up and moving around.