We were upstairs, in the kitchen, cleaned up and clothed after our interlude in the storage room. Setting my notebook in front of Theo, I said, "These are sales prices I found for comparable furniture sets online. I can get a listing up later today, but I need to know what you want to ask for them." He sighed, pushing It away. "Actually, we're going to need to put this on hold." "What? Why?" "I have to go out to Portland for work, and I won't be back until Friday." "Oh." I felt my spirits deflate slightly. He'd be gone all week. He raised a hand to cup my cheek. "I know baby, I'll miss you too." I scoffed, playing sassy, "And who said I was going to miss you?" Theo smirked. "Your face." That shut me up. I blushed crimson while he continued. "There is a bright side, though. Susan'

