"Love often isn't enough to build a life around, I agree," Ellen said, with a cool regard. From the looks of the house, Ellen thought that it wasn't entirely clear what the Drakes were build around: everything was just a little too picture perfect, in her opinion. Still, she knew exactly what sort of woman Madeline Drake was, and wasn't about to back down now. "But I try not to judge my son's taste in partners, however they may disappoint me. Still, if it's over, then there's nothing for me to meddle in, is there? I can easily speak to Bobby and be on my way."