He picked up a bug during our long weekend in Norn Iron. But sadly, that's not the end of the story.
Because just as he was showing signs of recovery, Katie went down with it.
Today Vanessa was off work with it and this afternoon, despite the smile, Charlotte seems to have picked it up.
Meanwhile, whilst I haven't (yet) contracted the bug in question, I've been horribly sick for four whole days.
Yes, Coleraine lost the Irish League Cup Final 1-0.
And whilst Katie, Vanessa, Jamie and Charlotte will all get better - I fear I'm damaged for life.