"Merci," he said as she kissed his cheek and handed him coffee. Gratefully, he took a sip of the hot liquid as he made his way to the bathroom. Setting his coffee on the counter, he stripped off and got into the shower. He let out a sigh as the hot water flowed over his shoulders and down his back. It only took him a few minutes to bathe.
When he was done he emerged from the bathroom wearing a clean t-shirt and jeans. Russell both smelled and felt much better for it. "You're so good to me," he said as he sat down at the kitchen table.