Jessie nestled close to his cheek, whispering, "Mom's heading back. We aren't official yet, and it'll be odd for me to stick around alone. I'll come back tomorrow, okay?"

Albert pondered briefly and didn't push her.

Setting aside the reports, he enveloped her in a hug, planting a kiss before murmuring, "You and your mom should check that list again. If anything's missing, add it. Money's no worry."

Jessie nodded in agreement.

Tonight, they'd nailed down their wedding plans. They aimed for Valentine's Day.