[At this ... Hannibal allows himself a confused blink because. Well. No. He does tuck Hiling down next to him, but he does firmly grab Alfred by the sleeve and tug him back.]

Thank you for your permission. She and I will discuss beginning sessions -- but not this evening. Not in your home, and certainly not while she is this ill. Right now, she needs her Dominant, and her Doctor, to take care of her.

[He gently pushes back Hiling's hair.] Nor would I tell you anything about it. It is Doctor and Patient confidentiality.