Elijah sighed and frowned as he whispered, 'he's been getting older and stress. You have all suffered a lot of tragedy in these past few years, he's tried to be strong but it is effecting him. He doesn't want to show any weakness so he works harder and it puts more of a strain on him. I don't like seeing him like this and I want to help him but he doesn't accept it easily. I am really hoping this medicine works, even if it isn't a cure, if it helps at all I'll be thankful. So please, do what you can. I know it won't be easy, just.. having an extra pair of eyes to try to make sure he does it is a big help."

Rose pressed her lips together and nodded. "Thank you, Elijah."

Elijah smiled sadly. "Thank you. I best go. Get some rest." he patted her shoulder and turned to go home.

The next day, in the early evening, Simon knocked on Elijah's door.

Elijah frowned opening the door quickly and looked at Simon surprised. "What is it? Is Ben okay?"

"Yeah... Or at least he's better than yesterday. I need to talk to you." Simon said.

Elijah sighed in relief and let him inside. "Of course, you know you can talk to me any time. What is it?"

Simon stepped in, and when Elijah had closed the door, he said. "Ye should use the money I gave you for the medicine. It isn't right you should pay for it."

Elijah frowned at him quickly. He almost grabbed his shoulder but remembered the way he pulled away so he stopped at the last moment. "That's your money. Don't be ridiculous. I have no one to care for, so if I want to use my money it's my choice. I know you're miserable and I am wanting to help you too. I am not touching your money, Simon."

"I made him sick, windin' him up all t' time." Simon protested.