Ben nodded at Sweet Thing's suggestions. He still wasn't happy, but he was smart enough to know a good idea when he heard one. And this was a good idea so far as it went.
"I'll do that," he conceded. "Gianfranco... I wouldn't say he trusts me. I don't think he trusts anyone. But I don't think he suspects anything untoward from me yet. It means I'm going to need to be at my own place a little more often, though. After all, where else would I be except in the main surgery if not there?"
He looked at Esras. "I didn't get into medicine for all this crap," he admitted. "But since I'm in it and I intend to stay in it, I'll be fucked if I'm going to put you into any more danger. If you want me to stay away from here altogether, just let me know. Once she's recovered, I'll honour whatever you want unless it's to tell me not to see her again."