The scrape of the lock made Sophie startle, but by the time Connor and his rather large selection of bags came through the door, she was composed again. As Innie circled his feet, Sophie relieved him of some of his bags.

"You went shopping." A hideous understatement, but some things never changed. "I don't think I need to ask the occasion." Regardless of the bags, she leaned up onto her toes and kissed the corner of his mouth. "What is all this?"