"She is," he said. "She's put up with me for far longer than any sane person would." When Humphrey asked about Melinda, Tobias looked down at his tea. He'd forgotten that there were people who didn't know, who would actually ask. "Melinda..." he trailed off and took a sip of tea while he composed himself. "Melinda was my wife, yes. She died, five years ago...she and Grace." He paused. "Gracie was my daughter. She was five when...I apologise. You don't need to hear about this."