Serena bites back a remark about doctor's orders not meaning an awful lot to her, although it's spite for the doctor back at the timber camp she has more than any in Darrow. If he'd known what he was doing, maybe all of this could have been avoided.

"If that's what it'll take to get something I can eat," she says, not returning the smile although she's conscious of the fact he's doing her a favor. A quick press of a button could have an orderly at her side in no time, taking her back to the place where she can hear every baby cry but her own. "You're more than welcome to join me."