They lay in each other's arms; pondering the various outcomes of what had transpired between them in the heat of the moment.
There would be no denying that attraction existed between them...but love?
This was something unexpected for both parties and not entirely easy to reconcile their current work situation.
M spoke first. "I will have to retire soon if…"
"I can retire if they give you shit for this M. I say we leave everything as is. Some already know how I feel for you, or have guessed."
"We should try to hide this affair."
"Tanner will know."