[Elijah significantly brightens at the mention of Meredith, completely and still oblivious to whatever reaction it may bring otherwise.]

Ah, that's right! Meredith is at the house, waiting for me...[He gives a little sigh and rests a hand over his chest. Wow if you squint hard enough you can almost see the SPARKLES...just barely..]

But I'm sure he has errands of his own. I can skip out for an hour or two. [Elijah smiles at him and it probably isn't as devious as he makes it seem but somehow, he still manages.] Is that alright with you??