She nods when he says he wanted to tell her first. She appreciates it. He has always been so considerate...caring, really...and this is so emblematic of that.

"Umm...it was awkward. No one was in the mood for the auction, especially since Rupert was supposed to be leading it. I tried to salvage as much as I could, asking for donations, but most people left without donating." She gives a mirthless smile. "Not our best year."