"Then you're wasting your time here with me," Gale retorted.

"My time is willingly spent on you," Shawn replied calmly.

Gale felt a warm sensation in her heart. To be treated as an exception, something special and unique, was indeed wonderful.

"Okay, okay." Taking advantage of the lack of attention, Gale quickly planted a kiss on his cheek. "I'll come to you before work ends, and we'll go home together."

Shawn did not move. She kissed him again. Only then did Shawn slowly rise from his seat.