It didn't take long for Mark to rejoin April, his hair still slightly damp from the shower. April waited until they were behind closed doors in their office before she started asking questions.

"What was all that about, Mark? You know I'm going to have to fight my own battles."

Mark gave her a bemused look.

"One, part of being partners is that you never have to fight your own battles. Two, that wasn't your battle. It was very much mine."

"You lost me on part two, darling. Mind explaining that to me?"

"First tea, then explanations."