"Hey!" called Sean, when Beth reappeared.  He had given the others a few minutes to show up for the breakfast that he had prepared, but when no one did, he decided to start in on it himself.  Setting Katy's plate in the microwave for now, he sat down and started munching on his omelette and bacon.  He had found some English muffins in the pantry and had fried those up as well, adding butter and just a bit of bacon grease for flavor.<br/><br/>He eyed Beth up and down, taking in her new ensemble.  He wasn't disappointed at all; rather, he approved.  He wanted his housemates to feel comfortable around him, and therefore they should dress comfortably.  Under the table, he placed his foot on the seat opposite him, and kicked it out far enough for Beth to sit.<br/><br/>"Still no Mike and Katy."  He gave her a lopsided smile.  "Oh, well.  If they want to miss out on this spread that's their business."  He started to prepare a plate for her, ladling her generous portions of omelette, bacon, and fruit before she had a chance to object.<br/><br/>He was acutely aware of the elephant in the room, in the form of the awkwardness that existed between himself and the blond now.  He wanted to do everything he could to dispel it, to get Beth to warm up to him again.  As such, he turned on the charm, smiling at Beth whenever he wasn't eating, his attention never far from her face.   "So, what are your plans for today?" he asked, casually.