"Of course" Thaddeus whispered to Caroline, and he stroked her hair as she giggled.  "If you'll excuse me, I have some bags to gather."  He kissed the top of her head before walking to the door and opening it.  Seeing the rain pounding down, he sighed slightly but offered no complaint.  He ran outside, leaving the door open as the overhang prevented any rain from blowing inside, and returned very soon after, carrying the two bags from Kat's motorcycle.  His hair was already flattened and his dress shirt soaked against his skin.<br/><br/>"So," he started, smiling overly broadly, "where will I be taking these?"