"Well, I certainly cocked this all up," Eric said between lovely little kisses. "We should just invite Lorna in for some food," he chuckled, maybe that would help him back into her good graces. No. No, it wouldn't.
Eric's arms reached out and ensnared Eva into a loving hug and shifted her around so that they were both facing the same direction and she was tucked neatly into his armpit. The doctor then used this position to feed her a not-too-stinky cracker and cheese sandwich.
While she chewed, he reflected on the journey the pair had just been on. And in what were the briefest moments of insight and compassion, Dr. Eric Blake was able to see around his bruised, then flattered ego. “What do you want, Eva?”