"Are you mad because I didn't take the kiss? It wasn't an insult. I have every intention of cashing that check. Just not with all your friends watching." "I appreciate that." "Yeah?" Another searching look. Then he smiled. "Good." "Doesn't mean I'll accept the chit when you cash it. But you scored points for chivalry." "Yeah?" I nodded. "Hayley was impressed." He laughed. "Just what I need." "Did I hear someone say my name?" Hayley said, slipping over between us. "That was Rafe," I said, as we headed into the yard. "He said you're just what he--" Rafe coughed, covering the rest. I grinned and jogged to catch up with the others."