"Don't mention it," Cathal said with a shake of his head. "I wouldn't have sent you out on your own. And," he added, with a small smile in response to her last words, "I'm sure we'll catch up on our evening's plans."
He looked past her to the house for a moment and then, when he looked back at Marcie, he said, "I'd kiss you goodnight, but maybe I won't risk that in view of the house. So goodnight, Marcie."