"Pass," he replied, narrowly resisting the urge to roll her eyes again. Never mind the fact that they were -- probably were? she wasn't sure -- a couple again. Worship wasn't really something she did.

"But yeah, I know the feeling." She paused, fidgeting absently with one corner of her blouse. "And it's less the cops I'm worried about and more wanting to know what's next."

Less fear, more anticipation.