She gives him the obligatory whack, since he was, indeed deserving.

"Shoes make the world go round," she states, matter-of-factly.

"I like interesting." She nuzzles her head on his shoulder. God, he smells good. No cloying cologne. Just- him.

"I'll change the subject immediately if you want, but I have to say that you're looking much better tonight than last I saw you. I'm glad."