She felt her heart freeze as she saw him... "You. Bed. Now." The words were out of her mouth before she ever realised she meant to say them; she was rushing to him and holding him so tight. She spoke rapidly so that they could move sooner and he could rest.

"We're fine. Little bit's exhausted, but that isn't really..." She swallowed, stopping herself. She didn't need to explain to him. She switched to, "she's as sweet a little puppy as she's a sweet little girl. I had her have chocolate, as much as she would have, and then left her to sleep. Which I should to with you too."