When Jack came to pick me up after grandpa's lecture, he had a huge bouquet of pink roses. At least they weren't red (which is the color of death in Caerland). I'd left the classroom quickly and made sure everybody saw us hugging. I then turned towards the door, holding his hand. When grandpa exited the classroom, with quite a few onlookers left, I dragged Jack towards him.
"Professor Bedwen," I said, "I've already introduced you to my boyfriend, Detective Jack Taylor. He's taking me for lunch now, but it would be nice if we could have dinner together one of these days. I'm sure Billie would like it."
He raised his eyebrows slightly, giving me a piercing look, but smiled and extended his hand towards Jack.
"Jack," I said. "This is my supervisor, Professor Bedwen, whom you've already met
