Ruth quickly changes and heads back downstairs. She heads into the sitting room and smiles at Harry. He's slipped his shoes off, loosened his tie, and unbuttoned the top button of his shirt, and slipped his jacket off. "I've ordered dinner. It should be here soon. I picked a red wine. Can I pour you some?"
"Yes please. You look very comfortable, Harry." Ruth smiles and takes her glass of wine from Harry.
"Well, you did tell me to make myself at home. You look much comfier Ruth." Harry says as he sips his wine.
"I hate being in my work clothes at home. I have to be comfortable. Why, do you not have work clothes and non- work clothes?" Ruth asks as she tucks her feet under.
"No, I have work shoes and non-work shoes, but my clothes are pretty standard. I do have some clothes that are only seen when I'm on holiday though they probably don't fit anymore." Harry says teasingly. He reaches out for the bottle of wine and tops up his glass and Ruth's.
"Can I ask you something Harry?" Ruth asks as she turns to face him.
"Of course, you can ask my anything, Ruth." Harry says calmly as he watches Ruth.
"Why do you wear suspenders?" Ruth asks as she watches Harry over her wine glass which is carefully balanced on her right knee with her fingertips just touching the stem of her glass.
"I prefer suspenders to belts. Belts dig into me, but suspenders are more comfortable. I can't slouch forward wearing a belt, it's not possible." Harry explains gently.
"Well, the truth has finally come out. Harry Pearce likes to slouch when no one is watching. Isn't that interesting?" Ruth teases.
"Doesn't everyone like to slouch every once in a while whether anyone's watching or not? It feels nice." Harry slumps back into the cushy couch. "Where's your cat?"
"Fidget? He's probably upstairs hiding under my bed. He doesn't like people intruding in his space even if it is you. He doesn't mind you actually." Ruth smiles when she thinks of her cat.
"Well, at least Fidget likes me. That's just what I've always wanted: for my girlfriend's pet to like me as much as my girlfriend does." Harry teases Ruth. He realizes that they're both very relaxed and that's rare for the two of them.