The master bedroom was bathed in midday Light.

Bennett had just closed the curtain using the remote control when she came out of the bathroom.

Claudia pulled back the cover and climbed into bed. Once she was lying down, she asked, "Aren't you going to sleep?"

Bennett stared back at her with a playful smile on his face. "Mrs. Dreskin, are you inviting me to join you on the bed?"

He was technically right, but his suggestive tone prompted Claudia to be defensive. "Yes, to take a nap."