He'd made himself comfortable on the couch, gazing out the window and thinking with quiet delight of all the things he'll show her. Now, as she comes back out into the main room again, he rises to his feet, gazing at her with open admiration.

"More than," he promises, and comes to slip his arms warmly around her waist. Smiling, he lowers his head to kiss her sweet, smiling mouth and her cheek, pink with excitement and nerves. "You look perfect."

Stepping back, he offers her his hand. "Shall we?"