Would we be here right now if I didn't enjoy it? [it kept things fun. She knew that Vander would get straight to the point if necessary, as would she, but it was just something silly they did when they found themselves in a bizarre situation. they had fun and Maria liked it.

she hadn't been entirely sure if she could convince Vander to take it easy. sex was never much of a motivator for Vander, that had been mostly teasing. he worked hard and she couldn't imagine him taking a full day off of anything. especially because of the reasons they had been talking about moments ago. it is a pleasant surprise when he says he'll take the day for her.] I didn't bring a nurse outfit with me anyway. And I have to admit, not interested in taking my clothes off for a crowd if I'm not getting money for it.

[she squeezes his hand gently and smiles.]

Besides, it's been two weeks and that's been the longest time we've been apart. Maybe I got lonely and this is just a scheme to have you to myself. [Maria figured the joke about this, even if it did have some truth to it, would be far more likely to get him to be a little more eager for it and not look at it as a waste of time.]