Erik chuckled. "He used Charlie's Nan's recipe so he was safe," he replied. "And as for what I've been doing the few hours they won't let me stay here..."
He shrugged and sat in the chair next to her bed. Now was as good a time as any to tell her about the twins.
"I haven't been able to neglect myself. It would seem - that until you're home and healed - I have two temporary subs. Two young men, twins actually, who I helped out of a situation years ago just moved into the Manor. They all but begged to assist until you're better."
He rolled his eyes in apparent exasperation but there was the hint of affection at the mention of the boys.