Rory does hear that trace of strain, that particular note of Something Has Happened that he's gotten too damn familiar with of late. He won't ask for details, though. Not right now.

"I could come over this afternoon or evening for a little while. Either that or tomorrow morning." He doesn't want to leave Pippa alone any longer than he has to, but he also knows she doesn't want to be treated like an invalid. Dilemmas.