That does make him laugh. Declan gives Sophie a small smile. "I wasn't about to offer you alcohol," he assures. "But I can do orange juice."

He heads into the kitchen to get her a glass; he finds the bottle of water he opened earlier. Declan's almost certain his ulcer is coming back, so at least someone is drinking the juice. He offers Sophie the glass when he returns to the living room, then sinks down into a nearby arm chair.

"Did you find me alright?"