"None. I don't know if I can even walk! I'm done! You can go back to your room now," she grinned. "Seriously, I need to pee and then I just want you to hold me awhile. Is that okay?"

"Yes, it's okay," he whispered as he leaned in to kiss her mouth. "Daphne, there's no agenda here. Don't assume that I expect anything, okay?"

Daphne managed to get to her feet. "You're sweet to say that, and I know you mean it, but I've got plans for you, Big Boy." She traipsed into the bathroom.

When she got back, she straddled him, leaning down to kiss his mouth. As she...