Francis walked with her to the hotel and looked happy to see Edmund, or was it Toby? He noticed she didn't say anything. He gently placed a hand on her shoulder, in worry she'd lag behind. "Edmund!" he called out to him and waved his free arm.

"I told you the beach was the most likely choice." He smiled then looked down to her. "We had quite a talk but I managed to convince her to return." He looked back up athim. "I hope you are as happy to see her as she is to see you." He said, hoping his bluff paid off.