"Absolutely."

She held out her hand, and Bennett grasped it firmly.

After a moment's hesitation, she threw her arms around him. "Are you mad, Bennett?"

“Why would I be mad? You've gone to great lengths to surprise me, Mrs. Dreskin."

Eased by his response, Claudia felt her nerves settle. She avoided his gaze and murmured, “I'm just glad you're not angry."