"Oh come on," Jack said. "We both know I was always interesting."

He shot her another grin as he started up the stairs, Reinette firmly carried in his arms. He smiled at her, amused by her obvious and inevitable surprise.

"I'm sure they do," he said with a nod, "but I'm thinking you should put them up a while."

At the top of the stairs he pushed the bedroom door open with a foot and carried Reinette inside. Taking her over to the bed, he gently placed her down on the edge.

"So this is my bedroom." He grinned.