When Jo didn't immediately push away his offer, he let out a breath of relief. It was a start.

"Mother has cut her visits down to the second Tuesday of the month as she has joined a women's group. I do visit her and my father twice monthly, but that won't be for another week, yet." Zach didn't keep many plans these days. He tended to throw himself into whatever shop project he could think of, and then resurface once it had been completed. "I keep my usual hours at the shop, which are flexible." As you know. He added in his head.

"Whenever is most convenient for you."