"That should be everything," he said, "Dad left me all the tools we'll need."

They paid and carried the stuff outside, placing it all into the bed of his truck.

"So, now they're flashing you and rubbing up against you..." she said.

"... and other stuff." he confirmed as they started out and headed for home. "Emma baited you this morning in the bathroom, and had you walk in on me in the shower."

"Well, at least there's an upside," she said, smiling.

"What's that?" he asked skeptically.

"You're spending more time with me," she said, winking at him.

He smiled. Then, after a few moments of silence between them,...