Ed had always enjoyed women who were comfortable initiating things like kisses--but young women were often too timid and older women were often too aloof. Apparently he had finally found a playfully perfect compromise in KiKi. He realized that he was relaxed, not worrying about the dull ache in his left hand.
His smile was warm and open as he watched her lean back. "We'll shop for clothes together. But I reserve the right to pick out the jewelry..." he said sternly as if he were driving a hard bargain. He was already thinking about pearls--since she claimed not to like them. He decided she needed pearls before she got any diamonds. Still lot in that thought he almost missed her questions. "Hmmm? Oh, married? Nope. Not even close. However, that doesn't mean I don't have crazy exes..." he grinned and winked. "But if they come after you it will only be to warn you that I'm a cad. They'll be pleased to know that you have me firmly in hand!"