She looked over at him, surprised but grateful. "Thanks Ron," she said, letting him drape the robe over her and pulling it tight. Her hair dripped icy water down its back.
As they walked she peeked a look at him. He seemed much older somehow. Of course it was a long time since... well, since they'd been together, but older even than the last she'd spoken to him. "Are you... how are you?" she asked as they started away from the lake.