Chuckling was impossible to avoid when he looked at the two, and he knew then that he'd made the right choice when surprising her with the kitten.
'I promised Susan I'd help her to find good homes for them,' he said softly, reaching out and petting the little one. 'I thought this would be just right for you.'
'And this way you'll always have something sweet and cuddly around to remind you of who you like the most,' he teased. 'Or possibly second best now,' he added with a snigger.
'So how are you?' he asked, looking her over. 'Wood didn't hurt anything as he took you flying?'