"I do not take sides. As I have never had to share a bed, I am quite selfish that way."

But she was smiling, and very close to laughing again. She moved over to the bed, smoothing back the coverlet slightly. She liked the idea that it would be slept in. That it would be used and her life would be that much fuller for it.

"But do not worry, you shall not have to contort yourself awkwardly to meet my needs. I shall be in my room."

There was an ease between them, and it allowed her to tease.

"Disappointed?"