After breakfast comes a list of chores: vacuuming again, washing the windows, polishing the shelves and cupboards, doing the laundry...

"Oh, and bring the lubricant into the living room. There's a box in the bottom drawer of the bedside table. Bring that out as well. I don't think we'll need them tonight, but it never hurts to be prepared." He finishes his tea, setting the cup down. "My guest will be here at six. I want you to eat and shower before then, and prepare dinner for two. That should be all."