Patience's shock had been largely due to surprise and wonderment at first, but she was startled when Chas's reaction became one of despair and desperation. She moved forward to her sister's side, putting a gentle hand on her arm. "Chas," she said, quiet but firm. "I don't think he would make up something like that. But we can get a second opinion, maybe, if you really think it's a mistake." She suspected that Chas did not entirely think it was a mistake, she just wanted it to be - but she kept that to herself.