A second eyebrow joins the first.

She opens her mouth to say something, but all she can do is laugh.


"I've never known a more eager man."

She loops her forefinger through his gold chain, and tugs lightly.

"Wake up, an' we'll talk. But I'm gonna go have 'em get the water started."

She sets the brush down, and heads for the door. Gene gets one last look, and another soft laugh before she leaves the room.