It's not hard to make black coffee, she wants to say, but something tells her there's much more to it than that.

"I can start in two days. I just got here and need to make sure I am situated and that my son is okay. He's had a rough time of it while here."

There has been, and will continue to be some cuddling and talking until he's all talked out.

"But I can get you a cup of coffee before I go."