The only time Edmond would leave Maxie's side then, was when he had to cook. After making sure that the only pot left on the fire won't be needing attention anytime for a while - he's making soup - and quickly instructing one of the maids on when to remove it, he flies, almost literally, to where Maxie is.

"Tell me, my love! Tell me everything! What is it that causes you such trouble?"

Over his usual dress shirt and slacks, he was still wearing a frilly white apron.