Deciding it was time for a shift of topic, Mark glanced out of the window.

"Have you started look for your own nest yet, April?"

Taking a moment to rummage in her purse, April shrugged.

"I've just made some basic inquiries so far. I suppose I really should get serious about it and get settled before we get so busy that I won't have a chance."

"While we're waiting for me to be cleared for field work, I could lend a hand."

"That would be sweet of you, but you don't have to."

"I want to."