Penny smiled across the table at her. As she did, the stroking of Jessica's leg resumed with her foot. She remained silent as she smiled for a few moments. "How did you become such a charmer?" she quipped.
"So, I didn't scare you off or want you to have food delivered the rest of the week?" she joked. "Do you like to cook at all? Maybe you could help me make dinner?" she suggested, finding the idea very appealing.
Finishing her coffee, she refilled their wine glasses. "Want to come sit by the fire?" she asked as she stood and offered her hand.