"Actually," she told him, "I was worried about you. I heard you leave the cottage, and then I heard you dive into the water."

"You did? I must be losing my skills."

"Everyone makes a sound when their body hits the water," she reminded him.

"Not everyone," he disagreed. "So, how come you're still here?"

"I was waiting to make sure you got back here safely and hadn't drowned or killed yourself in some other way."

He chuckled, a deep bass ...