Nothing had been accomplished last night. Well, not nothing, while he was sure his relationship with Claire was more stable and reinforced, nothing else had been done.

William, however, seemed happy. And that always meant trouble. He was also taking notes, and that was also potentially a sign of trouble, or progress. Though it was more likely to be both.

"Do I want to know why you are in a good mood this morning, Doctor Birkin?" It felt appropriate to speak formally right now, since Birkin had very likely been playing 'doctor' last night.