"That's okay. And I wasn't complaining, I just wish there would be a happier reason. Christmases, or we- or other happy things."

She frowns at herself, because why the hell would she have weddings on her mind. Is she really turning into every spinster cliché made ever?

"The Middletons know I'm here. I told Grant what you told me, and called James to get through to the police office by two different routes. Checked if Lara is okay and she -"

Louise bites her lip. "Also has someone missing. Let's get that hot chocolate near us first."