Ben sat on the bed. John, Maggie's young boy, who had followed them in, crawled up on the bed and nestled beside his grandfather. "It's alright, Elijah. No need for a doctor..." Ben said weakly. He put his hand against his head and wrapped his free arm around John. "I didn't sleep all night, and things haven't been great in the past few weeks. I need rest, 's all."

"Let me make you some tea," Maggie offered. "Let's all have a cup of tea and calm down." And she set herself about.