Something about her expression is balm; for all that he's brought trouble on her, he can do this, too.

He settles a little deeper in his seat, relaxing as much as he ever does, and prepares to follow orders.





Regaling her with the full tale of Hollywood's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea takes some time, and there are other films after that to discuss. Dinner goes smoothly, with light conversation; nothing of import, nothing that reveals them to any listening ears or watching eyes to be anything but old friends chance-met once more.