Mat slides the door open to the hot tub gazebo, and a wave of thick, warm, humid air assaults the two. He doesn't say a word, only looks at her.<br/><br/>Once inside and with the door closed, he sets down the papers he was reading, and presses a control. There is a champaign cooler and two glasses by the tub, and he's already taken off the cover to the hot tub. The tub starts bubbling nicely.<br/><br/>More importantly, it's generating white noise.<br/><br/>After a moment, he mutters, "Lord, give me strength." With that, he lets out a deep sigh, his whole demeanor changing from Military Man and Master to Ordinary Guy. With a smooth motion, he removes his shirt, revealing a well toned body underneath.<br/><br/>"Go ahead and slide in, Ms. Clark," he says, flashing her a genuine smile and neatly folding his shirt. "Make yourself comfortable. We have a lot to talk about."