"Yes, we're fortunate, DA Barba can support our household on what he and Hendrick earn, so I have the luxury of staying at home and keeping the house in good condition." He smiled happily. "But I am aware that it is a luxury, and of course if you both have a heavy workload supporting local businesses comes first."

He glanced over at Toffee, he didn't look like he needed an escape so Jamie left him to his knitting while he went to start on the casserole.