The head maid met them at the door, she ushered them into the kitchen. She plied them with tea and gave the men healthy doses of rum. Sabrina had asked of Charles' whereabouts and the maid explained that he was out in the garden with the staff. Sabrina instructed for him to receive a piece of cake when he came in, she cut them each a sliver to eat while they waited and placed an extra slice on a plate to give to Thomas. Tommy had regained his strength, but Sabrina was still nervous for him given all the troubles he had endured over time and through the last year in particular.
