“I can take a minute,” Mary agreed, more than happy to lie there in the path of the fan, encouraging it to cool her. “And then I can take an ice cream.” Oh yes, Mary was ready to take all the best things today. She looked over and smiled lazily at Much nearby. What a good way to spend the afternoon. It was comfortable here in Much’s bed, and that wasn’t just because of the bed. Much was comfortable to be around, and he was easy to be around. Mary didn’t feel like she had to be anything but herself in his bed.