Here we are, trying to decide what to hold as beliefs, trying to influence an outcome in a way we don't quite know how. We have to keep positive. We don't know what the controls are. We don't know where Tom is or what's going on with him.
Tom is quite an accomplished amateur chef. I wouldn't be surprised if he took over food preparation for the whole group and is making them incredible feasts.
The important thing is the legacy lives and Tom lives with us.