She gave him a teasing shrug and grabbed her coffee off the counter again.
"Thanks, Lucy. Really."
"Anytime."
"You OK with the rest of the groceries?"
"Yeah, don't worry. This is my place. I can handle them."
He nodded, scooping the donut box up in one hand and the coffee with the other, then headed for the door that was still propped open.
"Let me know if you need anything else," Lucy said.
"I will," Ryan replied quietly. "Thanks again for the donuts."
She gave him a nod and watched him walk to the door.
"Oh, Lucy?"
"Yeah?"
Ryan turned and finally gave her one of his trademark mischievous grins. "I promise I won't answer the door in my boxers next time."
As he walked away, Lucy wondered why she felt a little disappointed about his promise.
