I can only imagine. [He'll offer Benjamin a small smile, feeling a twist of guilt in his stomach in a way that he hasn't for quite a while. But...he swallows that down, and instead adds sugar to his tea, and takes a sip]

In fact...if you would indulge me, I was going to ask you if you wouldn't mind me prevailing upon you on Monday, before the show? I would hate to go up there in front of everyone not looking my best.