He was beginning to feel a little better when Gerald came to see him. However, the look on his face surprised Odo, as the usually affable cheesemaker wore a grim expression normally reserved for funerals.

"How fare ye, Odo?"

"Much improved, thank ye."

Gerald nodded and remained silent, obviously unsure how to continue.

"I can see ye are troubled, Gerald. What ails ye?"

"What will ye do now, Odo? Do ye have somewhere to live, do ye have work?"

Odo ...