The hand that touches at her arm is patted at lightly before he lets go, a fond smile on her lips as she does so.

"Both very well, thank you. Edgar had time to come over for dinner this past weekend and that always brightens our week."

Her son's responsibilities had, naturally, increased as he began his casual working up the Ranks, and he was busy enough now that dinner over the weekend at home wasn't always guaranteed. It always helps Rachel breathe a little better, when he's managed to come home and show them both he's still in one piece.