He hears the crunch of wheels on the gravel drive, then the slam of a car door, but when there's no knock that follows soon after, Darlington goes to the front to look outside. Caleb's there, blinking up at the towers and stone of Black Elm, so awed that Darlington can't help grinning as he opens the door.

"I know it needs work, but please tell me it's not that bad."