She was all ready to enthuse about the basket too. How cute was that?? Maybe cute was the wrong word. Manly? Thoughtful? Thoughtful seemed best. But then Jasper shook his head, and Jan flushed, closing her mouth and just as quickly moving on.
"I'm...good." Yes, good was good. Deep breath. And calm. She smiled, "I'll get some water for the flowers, come in."