"I'll be just a few moments," Helen said quietly, trying to soothe Gregory. "Mummy is almost ready."

Gregory had started to fuss a little, having figured out what was going on, and that elicited a biological response in Helen that simply couldn't be stopped. She sat down with him and was infinitely grateful this dress didn't allow for a bra.

"There, darling, eat," she said, giving Will a sheepish look. "Sorry. It's not very romantic, is it?"