The look of surprise on his face is unmistakable, but he hopes she didn't see it, given that she's arranging them how she wants. He doesn't mind, really. He just wasn't expecting it.

'Uh...'

OK, then.

His arms drop around her, uneasily at first. But holding a woman isn't difficult. And it's good to feel her against him.

'Yeah.'

So, she's not angry at him. That's good. That's a start. He doesn't get it, but he can let it lie, for now.


'...you should've got something to eat.'