[ rose doesn't react to the hug and a kiss except, ] I love you, too, Dave. You're my brother and I only want the best for you.

[ AND NOW THAT THAT SAPPY TRASH IS OUT OF THE WAY ]

All right, then. Consider this mediation over.

[ and she moves to unlock the door and release the hounds. this will in no way come back to bite them in the ass, ever. ]