Which is loveliest in a rose? Its coy beauty when it's budding, or its splendor when it blows? - George Barlow

Ryan noticed the difference in his wife the moment she stepped out of her car, but for some reason, she refused to talk about it. She had a convincing reason though and as such, the matter was soon forgotten because of the long evening that was still ahead of them.

Of course, Ryan did not let it slide just like that. He did look to Arnold for help, but even as the man ...