Charlette’s silence while she assessed his answer was a little unsettling, though by no means disturbingly so.  He knew she wasn’t a bother at all; Paul was just not used to the kind of female consideration she was bestowing upon him.  Unable to recall Jemma ever being anywhere near as attentive as Charlette was since moving in, he was unsure what to make of it all.  And that wasn’t even counting their sexual jaunts.<br/><br/>Best change those batteries of yours, Old Man.  That<i>Energizer </i>Bunny can only help.  Silence was always a good thing when it came to the Voice.  Maybe he’d just go away if not engaged.  Not bloody likely, Old Man, but nice try nonetheless.<br/><br/>Whether she was genuinely satisfied with his answer or not, Paul wasn’t about to press the issue.  He kept quiet as she turned back toward the TV screen.  Chili preparation was about an hour or so away.  Besides, his removal from the recliner anytime soon would appear to be dubious at best.  Remaining right where he was seemed to be the ideal strategy. Plus, she smelled good.