She nodded softly. "Thank you, Mister Appleton. I would love to join you." And she meant it. It would be helpful, she thought, if she did get out of her room. She managed a little bit of a smile before she said, "I will see you soon then..?" And assuming he answered, she would nod and then take her leave for a while. She slept for a little while, tired.

By the time she was done in her room, she came back down with the baby in her arms, as if afraid to leave her alone. She would rest the little one against her shoulder and hum softly as she rubbed the little back.