He liked that they still had that softness, that playfulness, as he noticed she blushed at being called a doll. He was a big fan of old movies, it seemed back then "doll" was a common compliment. He was inspired a lot by old films which probably explained why he was so straight laced in many ways. More of a romantic and idealist than a nihilist.<br/><br/>He didn't expect her to let him help put her things away. It wasn't really like her, but the offer was made all the same. They were devoted to each other. A marriage that was perhaps out of date in it's dynamics but happy and sturdy all the same.<br/><br/>He smiled at her as she embraced him, "Probably within 40 minutes. I am starving, I can't wait. I think you should have more than enough time for a shower. Even if I jumped in with you" he laughed but didn't act on it as she pulled away and grabbed her phone so she could play some music. He put her behaviour down to being tired, jet lagged perhaps. He watched as she walked away and closed the door to the ensuite.<br/><br/>"Sure I will, perhaps an old film noir" he called out it was his favourite genre. He walked away and looked at his movie collection, mostly downloaded. He also checked to see what was streaming while he waited for the food to arrive or his wife to get out of the shower. As he looked through the films he turned the TV on and Jason Stanley was on the news giving an interview,  he seemed rather cock sure and perhaps a tad arrogant.