Yes, that was better. Nothing had really changed, save for profession. Well, not yet. Changes would come, surely, but Ethan in all was grateful they'd be gradual, instead of having them shoved down his throat all at once.

And if he could keep his extended family--for Eileen was, in some sense, a cross between a favored niece and a doted upon little sister--so much the better. His sanity would appreciate it.

"Only if you don't want to really dance with me, carina."