For the umpteenth time today, the blush on Katherine's face deepens. She feels the heat creep all the way down her neck as he steps closer to her, rolling up his sleeves.

"I..." Deep breath. "I'm glad. That you enjoyed yourself. It... it was wonderful of you to come. The children were... well, they loved it, I know."

So did I.

"Really, I feel like I've almost taken advantage of you. You've been--" another deep breath, and her eyes slip to her feet. "--you've been wonderful."