Whisper

Taking Alec's hand Ryan thought it very nice of him to help her down off the table. Just standing there for a long moment she catches her balance as everything seemed like it was still moving a little. Her heart still beating fast, but not nearly as fast as a few moments ago. Finally able to move again Ryan makes her way to the door. Alec's arms still around her she can feel his warmth his her back and can't deny it warmed her.

Feeling Alec's breath on her neck and ear, and giving her a gentile squeeze along with his words Ryan gives a little shiver. Not from fear though, but from the tingle than ran down her spin. If she stayed any longer it was for certain they would get into a kissing match once more.

Turning to face Alec once again his arms still around her Ryan gives a small grin and a gentile nod of her head. Wrapping her arms gently around Alec's neck and give a little squeeze to bring him closer, and a tiny hug Ryan leans in giving him a soft kiss on his eat letting her lips linger there as she whispers.

"You have my word Alec, I will be back and I don't make a habit of breaking my word, to anyone."

Giving his ear one more gentile kiss Ryan pulls away as his arms drop from around her giving a wink and a smile she turns ready to leave once again.

Sitting at the table Hope smiles across the table at Scott. She'd enjoyed cooking for him and now eating dinner, though Hope could see his mind was miles away. She could see the look in his eye that showed his missed this time spent with family and though she said nothing about it Hope felt so helpless not being able to help.

Hearing Scott's comment Hope's own smile grows as her eyes twinkle looking back at Scott from across the room. Hope, only hoped the rest of the night could be good for Scott. She liked seeing smile and hated seeing him so sad like this.

"Mmmm...As long as I was with you Scott we could be in a card bored box and I would spend it with you. Cold, but it wouldn't matter as long as I was with you."

Taking another bit of her food Hope pushes her own plate away from her full from such a good meal. Leaving some turkey on the plate Hope sets it down on the floor for Domino giving a grin and a side long glance to Scott, than back to there little friend.

"Shhh...its Christmas, she can splurge a little right?"

Patting the little dog's head gently Hope looks back at Scott once more taking a sip of her coffee before replying to him.

"Thank you Scott, for shearing this time with me."