Elijah shook his head. "I would have been furious if you kept it from me. I am... honored.. you shared your secret with me Simon. And that I can help at all, even if it isn't much. And I would give everything I had to keep Ben healthy. I want to be in this, alright?"

Simon nodded quietly.

Elijah looked at him trying to meet his eyes. "Will you not be bothered by it any more? I don't want you stressing over this either."

Simon nodded, still not meeting his eyes. "Thanks Elijah."

Elijah sighed heavily. "Get back home now, before your dad worries."

Simon nodded. "Thanks, and..." he looked up at last. "do drop by for dinner soon."

Elijah nodded and smiled. "Of course. I am happy to see you all whenever I can. I promise I will soon."

Simon nodded and left.