"Anyway," Val said, chopsticks pausing. "I think we should go. Opportunities like this don't come along every day." He reached over and touched her hand. "And forgive me, but you do seem tired. Not that you're not still gorgeous, but I'd love to see you kick back and relax a little - ease some of the strain behind those pretty, brown eyes."

"I...umm...looked at the brochure," she muttered, unable to tear her gaze away from his. "There's a pretty big couch."

"And?" His ...