[Eddie straightened as soon as she arrived, offering her a wide smile. He moved forward to greet her, resting a hand on her shoulder and giving her a light kiss on the cheek if she would allow it.] "Not at all. I like being early."

[Then the man stepped back and gestured toward the blanket in a casual sort of indication of what he had planned for them.] "That dress looks amazing on you. You should wear it more often."