[. . . aw. she blinks a few times, but that hard-to-read smile of hers does soften a bit]

My, you sure do know how to make a woman smile. [SHE'S SAID IT BEFORE, BUT SHE'S USING THE TEASE AGAIN BECAUSE SHE CAN!!] But I can't help but agree.

[a thoughtful pause]

But there's still quite a bit we don't know about each other, isn't there? In the days to come. . . I hope you remember who you are, so you can tell me even more about yourself.

[when will Sharon return the favor plz]