"Two hours is hardly enough." His fingers curl around hers instinctively and he makes no mention of her feet toeing his shoes."You look tired." Which is what worries him. It doesn't usually show if she's been taking care of herself.

"The Motel 6 is hardly goddess worthy," he grins. "I just got an apartment myself, downtown."

Beat.

"Well, not downtown downtown. I can't afford that, but it's nice. In its own rundown little way. I like it, at least and it's in my budget."