"Well, London is my home," Akeem stated. "I'd say it's kismet that he wound up here, but it seems to have been a choice on his part." Helped along by the NHS's worrying disregard for American decisions on medical licenses, but in this case, it had turned out for the best. Greg was a good doctor, if a very original individual. "Either way, I'm thankful."

He paused, then added, "He doesn't know what I am. Yet. I'd - appreciate it if you didn't mention it until I've broken the news to him."