"Time and putting someone in charge who doesn't mind an infinite amount of paperwork and working with stubborn doctors. And patients. What do we know about Blackgate? I hear it houses the less insane inmates."
"I'm glad it's you, honestly," he said, completely ignoring the food now. "I can name very few more capable and," there was a hint of an affectionate smirk, "more stubborn."
There was a little silence before he spoke again. "Can you stay tonight?" And he slowly lifted her fingers to his lips, keeping his eyes on Maria.