"Actually," Lucy said, "I was thinking he should have a day off. His behavior has been very good lately and I think that he ought to be rewarded for it"
The guard sighed but he didn't argue.
"Fine," she said, "But he's on fecal duty tomorrow"
Lucy smiled.
"That will be fine," she said
"How is your baby," Ben asked pretending not to know.
"She's doing well Mr. Barker," Lucy said having to be formal, "Thank you for asking. The fever broke"
Ben sighed in relief
"May I hold her," Robert asked.
"No," Benjamin said then remembering he wasn't 'Lucy's husband and Joanna's father he added, "more ketchup. I'd better go fill the bottles"
""I'm sorry Robert," Lucy said, "she isn't really feeling well today but I will let you hold her tomorrow. She'll be feeling better by then"
"Thank you," Robert said
Lucy smiled.
"You're welcome," she said