Neil was so lost in his thoughts that he jumped slightly when Mia spoke with a hesitant smile, "You don't look like you're enjoying your evening very much."
"I was thinking about watching the news on Tv," he said vaguely.
Mia, who had been uneasily aware of his frowning silence, leapt at the opportunity to occupy herself with something other than wondering if he was truly innocent of murdering her mother... and if he was going to try to kiss her again before the evening was over. Though she had appeared like she was eating the whole time, her mind had been going back to the feel of his lips against hers.
"That's a good idea," she said, getting up quickly and reaching for her plate on the table. "Why don't you watch the news and I'll wash off the dishes?"
He glanced up at her with a frown as he replied, "So you can accuse me of breaking our deal? No way. I'll clear and wash the dishes."