[Caryn Weasley-Sagebrook]

Caryn shot him a bit of an incredulous look at that, but nevertheless wrapped her arms around his shoulders from behind him. She clasped her hands together and kissed his cheek.

"Yes," she sighed, "you really are, aren't you? I suspect I'll have to leave you soon for someone younger...perhaps one of the students?" She started to crack a smile, but the realization of what she had said and how closely it came to the rumor about her father left a sour taste in her mouth, chasing the smile away at once.

"Forget I said that," she said flatly. "If you think you're getting old, don't forget, so am I."

[Luca Sagebrook]

Luca cringed as he too relaized what it so closely ressembled. Rather than spending the night lwith his French-to-English dictionary to understand what his wife was shouting at him, he decided it would be best to stray off topic.

"I have an idea. Why don't we have a big get together? Invite everyone down for a big meal, and then Carter can eat all he wants and no one will know anything."

[Caryn Weasley-Sagebrook]

Caryn gave a small encouraging smile---it certainly was a good idea, although it wouldn't fix Carter's predicament for good.

"Alright." She bit at her lower lip in thought, imagining that Carter might simply wake up and see reason if surrounded by everyone that cored for him.

"Shame we can't throw a party every day though, hm? Still...it's a start."

[Luca Sagebrook]

At that moment Luca recieved an owl from St. Mungos. "Speak of the devil." He sighed.

"I'll see you tonight, love."

[Caryn Weasley-Sagebrook]

"Love you," Caryn said with a small sad smile, leaning in to swiftly kiss him. She glanced at her watch, sighed herself, and started for the infirmary office---work was calling her as well.