"Yes,†I told him. “I think the guy playing the Pirate King was awesome.†He stopped where he was. “What?†I asked, frowning at the big smile on his face. “I didn’t say I liked the Pirate King,†he told me. “Oh.†I closed my eyes—and there he was. A warm, edgy presence right on the edge of my perception. When I opened my eyes, he was standing right in front of me. “Cool,†I told him. “You’re back.†He kissed me leisurely. When he was finished, I was more than ready to head home. Fast. “You make me laugh,†he told me seriously."