"Tell you what," Walt said. "Let's meet him in our birthday suits so he knows how it is with us. How about that?" "That's just plain cruel. You're the only one I plan to subject to that sight. Now, be civil to Mason. He'll go away much sooner if you just play nice and let me handle him." "I'm going to slip into the shower," Walt said. "Oh, come on. You're being a little obvious, don't you think?" she asked, drawing up her jeans. "When he asks who's in the shower, you'll say, Walt--my beyond-casual and not-legally-partnered boyfriend who isn't going away without a fight anytime soon." "Fine." She laughed. "Be sure you're dressed when you come downstairs." Muriel"