As they reached her door, Lexie smiled. "Oh, I want interest," Lexie said, totally unaware that she was actually speaking in kind of sexy voice. "I want lots of interest." She wrapped her arms around him for the last time that night and brushed her lips against his cheek. "Call me when you get home, okay? I want to make sure you don't freeze." She was worried about him being alone with his thoughts on the walk back, but Eisen was strong. He'd be okay. She hoped.
"I'll see you soon, okay?" She slowly, reluctantly let go of his hand and made her way into the warm house. It was a testament to how distracted she was that she didn't really say much of a hello to the few family members who were still awake - she simply made a bee-line for her room and, upon changing into her pajamas, collapsed into her bed, torn between laughing and crying.