"Yeah," Siobhan said once they were in the living room, looking over him again. "I imagine it's strange." Understatement. "But, uh, you don't hate me so I guess this is better than the last person he was in."

Was that the wrong thing to say? Did it make it sound too distant about this man? God, she'd already forgotten who he was. "God, I'm sorry, I've forgotten what you said your name was. Let's do this somewhat properly then. Hello," she told him, "I'm Siobhan. Would you like a drink? Because I'd really like a drink."