Chapter 4
Katharine was reading when Robbie got home. "Everything is set. What time does the car get here?"
Looking up at him, "Two."
Robbie paused for a moment, sensing an unease about her. Hoping to ease the tension, he teased, "Did you miss me terribly?"
She shook her head, "Fortunately, I had company."
Crossing the room to sit next to her, "Company? Who?"
Holding her breath, she met his eyes, "Laura Hobson."
Dropping onto the sofa next to her, he pulled her into his arms. "What did she want?"
Meeting his eye, calmly, "To check on your arm."
He fluttered the fingers of his injured hand against her side, tickling her lightly. "I think it's just fine, what do you think?"
"It doesn't bother you?"
"Does what bother me, Katharine?'
Seeing her insecurity, he reached up, cupping her cheek. "No, it doesn't bother me. There was a moment where I had feelings for her, wanted more. But moments pass. It was nice of her to come by, but completely unnecessary. I have you to take care of me."
Katharine smiled, every inch of her body relaxing with his answer. "Yes, you do."
Leaning in, he kissed her softly, "Do you think we have enough time?"
Kissing him back, "Time for?"
"A little pre-vacation rumpy pumpy?"
She laughed, "Rumpy pumpy?"
Pushing her back onto the sofa, "Would you prefer making love?"
Wrapping her arms around his neck, "No, I'm good with rumpy pumpy. There's always time for that."