"Good! We're almost at the best love hotel this side of Pearl Harbor! My treat, of course!" Derek grinned at Kristina as he pulled into the parking lot. "Shall we?", he asked as he opened the door and went around to the passenger side to let her out. He beckoned her instead of telling her to get out, hoping it would be enough. "Oh, and by the way, I want you to enjoy this. Don't consider it an order, just a heartfelt request from your best friend. And if there's anything you need, anything at all, just tell me. All right?" When she would climb out of the car, he would wrap her in a warm embrace and kiss her full on the lips.