Sinead smiled, and though there wasn't any smugness about her, it was clear that she felt pleased with what she had been able to accomplish<br/>From across the table, Avi was grinning at her, with what could only be described as astonishment<br/>Sinead, in turn, outstretched her ar towards the still-open door to the hallway urging Tanis to go first.<br/>"I'll see you in the afternoon, love" Sinead spoke, this time directed at her husband. She did however, make no move to cross the room to accompany her words with a caress.<br/>"Drive safe," came Avi's reply several nuances summarized in those two words.<br/>Sinead, hearing all of them, raised her brows in a understanding gesture. "We will. Goodnight, don't stay up late."<br/>With that, she, too, exited the office.<br/>When it was just the two of them, Sinead's tone eased up. No longer was five years of marriage audible in her infliction or choice of words. Instead, her voice was girlish, as if what she was speaking was a secret to be kept from Avi.<br/>"I've packed you some leftovers," Sinead smiled at Tanis, "- Let me get them out of the oven and we can go."