The frigid cold air burned against Jessie's cheeks as she ran from the car up the steps and into the bungalow.
"Do I have time to take a shower before we leave?" Jessie asked.
Zach walked out of the bedroom with just a towel wrapped around his waist. "We have plenty of time," he said, giving her a dreamy look.
She walked over and kissed him. "That's the best news I've heard all day."
Walking to the bar, he filled two glasses with wine. "I'll be in the bedroom."
"And I'll hurry." She kissed him, then kicked off her shoes while undressing on her way to the shower. Zach followed behind with her wine.
While Jessie put the finishing touches on her hair, Zach refreshed her wine. After setting her glass of wine down, he sat down on the edge of the bed. Taking in a whiff of his aftershave, she swooned. "You smell as good as you look." Noticing he wasn't smiling. She gave him a quizzical glance. "Why the glum face?"
"We need to talk."