Rosalee woke to an empty bed. Well, that part wasn't really unusual, Monroe still tried to keep as much of his routine as possible.

What was unusual is that he was already at his desk, fiddling with the watch from yesterday. Only now he was smiling and obviously much more relaxed.

As she drew up behind him, he closed it and wound it carefully. He grinned like an idiot when it started ticking steadily.

He turned to her. "You inspired me. You'll never guess what I was missing."

"What?"

"All I needed was a screw."

They laughed as they walked hand in hand into the kitchen to make breakfast.