She looked a bit shocked by the news, not that he blamed her at all. He'd been rather shocked by it, as well.
"But the important thing now is that you're okay," he said, squeezing her hand gently.
"Miles wanted me to make sure you knew that your job is still yours once you're ready to come back to the pub." He smiled a little, shaking his head. "He's still as annoying as ever, so you've got that to look forward to."
He grinned at her, hoping to lighten the mood a little. "Can I get you anything?"