He picked up two of his favorite teacups and their saucers from the cupboard and set them on the table. “No, none whatsoever. It’s not entirely unusual for them to be out of contact for so long, but after all that dreadful business, I must say I am grateful for the reprieve.”

The sugar bowl was already on the table, but he pulled the cream out of the fridge along with a bowl of fresh strawberries. “Have you heard anything from yours?” He was a bit worried about that to be honest.