Good. He wished there had been a way to tell her without it hanging over their head for the rest of this visit. He already missed her unshadowed excitement of earlier.

He understood it, though. His chest hurt at the thought of leaving and he, at least, had the joy of homecoming to lighten it.

"I brought spare clothes," he said, practically stumbling over the words. "I mean, not that I wish to outstay my welcome, however long that may be. But, in case you wished me to stay more than just a few hours..."