"You're terrible, you know that?" She pushed away from the door and strode toward him. Slipping her arms around his neck, she leaned forward to kiss him. "But seriously. Thank you again for today. For this entire weekend, really." Her eyes widened. "My penguin. I left it in the car."

"Don't worry. The same car will be coming to take us to the fundraiser. We'll get your penguin then."

She nodded.

"And stop thanking me." He adjusted his hold on her ...