"One?" Ellen almost jerks up before he confirms the time difference, and then she slowly eases back down against the pillows, almost sighing with relief. Considering that it's afternoon in New York, she should be up and ready to face the day, but she's just feeling so lethargic - maybe it has something to do with the hectic pace of the last two days. She can't imagine why she'd be this tired for any other reason.

"Maybe a little longer," she says, shifting closer to rest her cheek on his shoulder. "You sleep okay?"