[ The immediate enthusiasm is about what he expected, but Caleb is relieved and glad nonetheless. He sways over just enough to bump Molly's hip with his, gentle and playful. ]

I suspected that might be your answer. Hoped it would be, anyway.

[ He carefully closes and sets aside the book that was open in front of him, sliding it toward the corner of the desk. ]

I've collected some local fruit that I am absolutely certain is laced, but I'm unsure of exactly how much to ingest to achieve the desired effect. Do you have any experience with this?