"There might be if you're good," she grinned at Howard. Barbara was in such good spirits after that. She hadn't had such an outing since...since...well, since before John was born. Perhaps more should occur in the future.

"Come on, I think I could do with a bit of a nap after that." Barbara put her hand on Howard's shoulder for a moment as they walked. It had been a successful meeting. Certainly nothing like what Howard was expecting.

After they'd been walking for a long moment, and the feeling of elation had settled, she asked: "how are you feeling?"