"Originally was jus'gonna lay down a minute," he says. "Henry an' the young miss 'cided it'd be better t'stay in the house n'case I don't wake up."

He reaches to the back of his head to touch the lump, gingerly.

The room is still spinning,slightly, which is why he focus his gaze on a spot across the room.

"Only had un'more field t'check on."