She couldn't help but smile when Bill reached out and kissed her hand as she turned away from the roses to look at him. He had always managed to sweep her away with his charm and his manners. Like always, his nearness help to block out the other voices and eased her mind from the strain of fighting to keep other people out of her head.
"It's nice to see you, too, Bill." Her eyes assured him that she did indeed mean that. "How have you been?"