She expects him to leave. So, it is a surprise when he does not.

By some miracle the anger slowly melts from his face, and she manages to hide the sheer shock from her own when he finally nods his head.

"Your assistance would be appreciated."

Swallowing, she merely nods back, knowing her surprise isn't hidden from him. But she isn't going to push it any further. She isn't going to assume. Carefully setting the towel aside on the blanket, she approaches him and looks up to find his eyes waiting for hers.

"Tell me what to do," she whispers.


A/N: There's a whole new vignette snuck into this drop. ;)