Helen tends to be the oldest in most things people deal with. If it's any consolation. She catches that soft look and gives him a wide smile. Time to leave it at that then.
"Well, we couldn't have your reputation ruined." She nods slightly in agreement. It's rather obvious to anyone who can see that John cares for children -- in his own way. "Although that secret might last a bit longer when it comes to me."
The corners of her lips perk up slightly at his question. As if he wouldn't be nosy-like. "They're the ornaments that are the oldest... or the most important. I didn't think you'd want the show and tell bit."
hmmm might definitely lead to a kiss-and-don't-tell-chas moment
"Well, we couldn't have your reputation ruined." She nods slightly in agreement. It's rather obvious to anyone who can see that John cares for children -- in his own way. "Although that secret might last a bit longer when it comes to me."
The corners of her lips perk up slightly at his question. As if he wouldn't be nosy-like. "They're the ornaments that are the oldest... or the most important. I didn't think you'd want the show and tell bit."