Friday

[That smile, that teasing tone--Red's eyes go wide at the full implications of her warning. While he was going to help her in this, she would do more of that and then some to help him. When was the last time he laid in the arms of a pretty woman he connected with emotionally? It was so long ago that Red didn't remember it any longer.

The momentary look of surprise is replaced with an eager smile. He couldn't wait.]

My schedule is all cleared out now, Goldie. It's nothing that couldn't wait for tomorrow anyway.]