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S6E8 SPOILERS! What if the Doc looked back over his whole relationship with Louisa through the lens of Aunt Ruth's wisdom?

CLUES

Martin walked out of Truro Hospital with a worn but determined look on his face. He had phoned Aunt Ruth earlier and knew that she was at the surgery with James Henry. The baby had eaten, but without his parents and his normal routine, was having trouble falling asleep. Martin knew that he was likely in for a long night. And it had already been a long day.

He arrived home and found Aunt Ruth in the guest bed which was in the room now belonging to James Henry. She looked completely at rest and Martin turned off the lamp which she had left on for James' comfort. James Henry was stretched out in baby peace, dreaming and still. Martin heaved a sigh of relief that at least he could have a shower and go to bed. He was so tired that his body was dragging, but so stressed that his mind was filled with swirling thoughts, scenes of the day and the surgery flashing in and out in front of his eyes.

He showered, dressed for bed and brushed his teeth. Then he picked up the phone and called the hospital for one last check on Louisa before he lay down. All was well and so he hung up, turned off his own lamp and laid his head on his pillow. He pulled the sheet and blanket up toward his face and drew a deep breath. If he tried very hard he could still catch Louisa's personal fragrance on the cloth. Though she had not slept with him for several nights now, her lovely presence still filled the room.

Martin closed his eyes and tried to go to sleep. Instead, an image of Aunt Ruth's face swam before him. What was it she had said today?