"You could have kept quiet and made everything wonderful."
"Sorry, I take back what I said," Henry says, almost apologetically.
I say nothing, grabbing a cloth and starting to dry the dishes while he washes.
We remain silent, but it's not uncomfortable; in fact, it's quite pleasant.
"Done!" Henry says as he finishes rinsing the last plate.
"I told you it wasn't necessary." I glance at my phone; it's almost 4 AM. "It's really late." I finish putting away the dishes and lean against the island.
"I'll let you rest," he says while drying his hands.
"If you want, you can stay over," I offer, noticing his hesitant look. "There's the guest room, and it's all set up."
"Are you sure?" He leans against the sink.
"Let's just say it's my way of thanking you for dinner."
"So, you liked it?" h
