Tom couldn't be aware of the importance of the past. Know about kings and queens, politics, ancient roman's or catastrophic events such as the sinking of the Titanic.
Tom was taken to the daycentre on alternate days; but stayed briefly. There followed the ritual administration of notes from home; problems encountered or appointments to keep.
'Come in the swan with me Malcolm, pleaded Tom. 'Let's take that swan, over there in lake, for a nice little spin'. Malcolm felt uneasy but was still prepared to share more magic moments with Tom.