George squeezed her hand once it was linked with hers and laughed at her comment. "Yes, I think we should absolutely do that, my love," he said with a serious nod. "We will make those poor Mediterranean people regret ever letting us into their countries."
He grinned, then, and lifted their joined hands so that he could kiss the back of hers. "I am definitely okay with that, Lydia. I want to be stuck with you forever." He offered her a wink to show that he was being playful, then he peered down at the dog. "I think I'm okay with that, too."