"Oh sweetling, it's alright," I assure her as I hug her back. "He died to help and save a great many people." Somehow knowing that makes his passing a little less painful. Not much, but some.

Take a deep breath and kiss her cheek and stand up.

"Alright pixie girl, I told you my secret. Now lets get this cream and scones out to your guests." I get a plate ready, and hand it to her. "You take that out while I check on Rose, okay?" I hold open the curtain and clear my throat loudly so they know she is coming back out.