I think that's just the thing. It solves the problem, doesn't it.

And I agree, we're going to have trust Ellie sooner or later. I'm just not willing to have leaving Bea alone with her in the night as the first test.

Sorry. I know that's inconvenient.

Perhaps I should be the one who plays ill--from work. I could ask off and tell Ellie it's because you have to be away. And then Bea could stay home with us, and you wouldn't have to worry with her.