"I won't keep you from your dinner longer than necessary. And may I remind you, I was the one that had to see a doctor already. It makes a difference."

She kissed him back happily, enjoying his excitement at this turn of events. "We'll just keep things quiet for as long as possible, and then I'll excuse myself from society. Hopefully, not too many people will be able to count on their fingers." Not that it bothered her one way or the other, but it would bother Howard and his family.

"We could always go back to Paris so I can play tourist this time."