Thankfully, his face was averted from hers when she entered the room, so she missed the wince. He winked at Debi right afterwards, though, before turning a wide smile on his mother in law.
"I could say the same, Mum. Fresh as a daisy in spite of the journey and the traffic," he finished just as he bussed her cheek, then straightened to slide his arm around Debi.
"Have you had a chance to meet Herself yet, or has she slept the whole journey home?"