"You're late." Charlie said, stating an already stated obvious. He gave his partner a small smile before looking over the goodies they were going to have for supper. He'd let the May-September couple have their time alone.
"Any word yet on that thing?" Of course, the detective could have meant many "things." They were up to their eyeballs in things, but it was a question that would get Jennifer closer and let the couple alone. "Go show her the rooms. Jennifer and I promise not to eat everything before you get back.
"We have a table." He smiled proudly, as if he were the one who'd thought of buying it or even was the one to buy it.