"Maybe you should meet up without me this time," she said with a tiny grin as she felt his hands on her bare back. She knew perfectly well she was a distraction, and Much needed to think, but she most definitely was glad that he chose her to see tonight.
She nudged his nose again with hers. "Hey," she spoke softly, "I'm glad you wanted to see me tonight." He could have gone anywhere, he could have stayed over and had a beer with the boys. She saw him as a safe place, and it seemed as if she was his.