<strong>Tsade ~ with Lily</strong><br/><br/>Tsade collected her to his chest her kiss igniting those embers. Her tummy protesting the lack of interested with food. He chuckled and his rumbled with the same discontent.<br/><br/>"It seems we are at odds with our metabolism," he said lightly.<br/><br/>He reached for the plate and moved it within easy reach for them both. His eyes on her. His thoughts deep but he kept it light.<br/><br/>"It wouldn't do for us to starve to death inches from a full meal,"  He teased adjusting her position so she leaned against his chest.<br/><br/>"Tonight we have chicken and beef shish ka bob with garden veggies and dip. Probably something exotic. The dip usually is..."<br/><br/>He offered the plate to her as his cell rang. It was the prelude to Beethoven fifth. He sighed  heavily.<br/><br/>Dah dah dah.... DUH.<br/><br/>Tsade motioned for her to eat as he answered it. Suddenly he wore a flat expression. His body stiffened in the chair.<br/><br/>"Is there a problem, Mr Flint," He began.<br/><br/>"A reminder?" his voice almost lilted.<br/><br/>Tsade's brow quirked in curiosity. "Has there been a change of schedule for Ava tomorrow?"<br/><br/>"There hasn't. You're calling to remind me to bring her tomorrow at the same time as she arrived today."<br/><br/>"The same time we agreed on this morning when we parted."<br/><br/>"So this emergency call was about a scheduled appointment we had made earlier today. Is that what you're telling me?" His expression did not change.<br/><br/>"Uh huh...a trio... tomorrow... I see.. Of course," Tsade said in a business like tone.<br/><br/>"In the future reserve emergency calls to less important issues. Things like the building is on fire, or a fight has broken out, or there's a mob outside your doors threatening anarchy. Good evening Mr. Flint."<br/><br/>The moment Tsade clicked end call he too another deep breath. His eyes focused on Lily and slowly the flat expression and stiff business manner transformed.<br/><br/>His lips curled up into a grin. His eyes softened and he sank back in the chair with her.<br/><br/>"It is so good to be home."  His hand stroked her back, "So what's the vote. Chicken or beef?"<br/>