"I knew you two might come in handy," Peter said with a grin at the vampires that was lighter than he felt as they reached the bottom of the stairs. His body was compensating for the ribs, or he was covering for them well.

Klaus gave him an amused look and raised his whiskey in salute. "There's whiskey that's not half bad."

"Excellent." Peter gave Allison a look at the downcast eyes, and squeezed Lydia's hand. "Make yourself comfortable. I'll get us drinks."

Unfortunately for her, he brought her a bottle of juice like Hayley's when he came to join her with his own whiskey in hand.