Agreeing that they should just wait for the time being, Steve nodded and then let that subject drop.

"Well, I don't imagine you want to sit out here till then. You're welcome to come back to my place in the meantime. I share a house in the other village with my sister and best friend." The words are out without thinking but he honestly doubts that either Mary or Danny will mind. Chances are both would have made the same offer if they had been there in his place.

He shrugs. "It's not much but we've got food and it's warm."