Kate hugged him and smiled. She knew he was neglected for so long. She took the mirror and put away the items. "Getting tired? She knew his strength was waning and he needed to rest. "You have done well to tolerate all this. I love your purr and I am sure the rest of you is clean from a long soak. The water will be getting cold and I don't want you catch cold. Then you would just be more miserable." Kate stood up and held a towel for him. "Take you time getting up." She wrapped the towel around his middle and let him hold on to her as he stepped out. The sun was shining fully and the sailors could be heard outside as the bells rang for shift change. "Hard to believe it is nearly lunch time. Would you like tuna or cod?"