[Truth be told, if Vastra hadn't had the support of her children and her friends such as Trisha, things might have turned out for the worse. Even if Trisha had been persistent regarding Vastra's recovery, what had seemed nosy and excessive at the time became something Vastra is very grateful for. It helped, as hard as it had been back then.]

[But it's still difficult, sometimes, to leave the house on a social call. Especially with Trisha, one of Jenny's very good friends. At least Trisha had progressed from 'Jenny's Friend' to one of Vastra's friends--it felt much less forced.]

[She walks into the cafe, looking well-dressed as ever, smiling back.] Good afternoon, Trisha. [Vastra, unable to help herself, takes a peek at the paper.] Nasty business with the strike. It would all end if those bloody overseers would simply pull their heads out of the sand.