"Tell Lena that I promise to keep you safe and protect you from unsavory characters!" he teased, lightly stroking her hair as she settled against him. "We can have coffee and dessert at Firebird if you like. You definitely want to be your lively best for the club," he knew better than to suggest that she might not be able to keep up.
"So, do we think you got your quarter page coverage out of Jean Georges--or would you like to make a splash leaving our next stop as well?" Ed was grinning at her, wondering whether she'd be appalled or delighted at his next comment. "I know a society reporter who'd love to run into us later tonight..."