He couldn't help stealing one last kiss. He couldn't help one last tight, adoring squeeze of her close and tight against himself. Letting go came, finally, with a contented sigh and a deep bow of his head.

"I'll see you again tonight, then."

Well. Maybe one more kiss before he pulled himself back toward the door. It would be difficult to stay away from her so long, but the reward would be more than worth the wait.