Well, Gemma could see the logic in that, at least. Privately, though, she felt like fairness was overrated. Perhaps it was best to get onto another topic of conversation, then try to get the kid out of the room so that she could question Allegra about this wonderful sex partner of hers.
"So Lucy, have you decided what to be for Hallowe'en?"
"Yes!" Lucy bounced in excitement. "I'm going to be a winged horse! Daddy is getting the costume and the wings are going to flap and everything! Except he said I can't bring kitty."
And that was Gemma's opening. "Speaking of which, I haven't seen the little furball since I got here. You should go look for him, hmmm?"