I also chatted with Jensen’s parents. They came into the photo op room while we were waiting for our Cockles op, and when they saw Emma, they stopped to say hello (to her, not me, obvs). I started to ask, like a moron, if they had any grandchildren, and then stopped myself, saying, “I was going to ask if you had any grandchildren, but of course I know who you are.” Mrs. Ackles was really gracious, and she replied that they had 5 grandchildren, but that Jensen’s daughter was their first granddaughter.” Mr. Ackles stroked Emma’s head, and said she was beautiful (true, of course).
A few minutes later, Mrs. Ackles came back up to me and expressed concern about how loud the music was, and said, “They should really turn it down.” I assured her that Emma was fine (though she was fussy, it was because she was hungry, not upset about the loudness), that I’d tried to put ear protection on her, but she really (really) didn’t like it. Mrs. Ackles did not look convinced. But they were both lovely.