Had she left out infuriating? Because that wink and grin - the sort of grin that would normally cause flutters in her stomach - just, oh! He thought that she was funny, which was the last thing any self-respecting reporter desired.

With yet another sigh, she returned the gesture, leaning an elbow on the bar surface, followed by her head resting on her hand. "Must you really follow that now? You do know it's unlikely I'll see you again, eh?"