His worry and nervousness were blatantly apparent, even if she hadn't been touching him, and Lydia tried to murmur something soothing, as she squeezed his hand. "It's okay," she added, giving him a little smile. "Women have been doing this every day for thousands of years..."

Possibly that was as much for herself as for him.

"They have," Sarah agreed, giving them both a smile as she reached to help Samuel get Lydia settled on the bed.