[she gives him a thumbs up back. wow. apparently, this is really her life right now.

she makes sure that they've got the picture secure (if it falls they're both going to regret taking it with them...) and picks up a couple more small furniture pieces like towels that she would have carried back anyway. then she gingerly steps onto the carpet, half expecting it to collapse under her weight and dump her on her ass. she'll have to make sure not to shout if it happens--]