This is the answer that he wants, and he's glad she gives it without much resistance. He could sleep any old time. But this instance, this one, exact instance, could only happen right now.

He gives her hand a gentle squeeze and offers up an equally gentle smile. "Of course I'd like to." And there's an unsaid and I'll stay as long as you want implied with that. He starts to move towards the couch, leading her along by the intertwined fingers.