//I have both of those in spades, then.// He could keep her right here. Joni would join them sooner or later, too. Little squeaky black and white cats were excellent for boosting the warmth and love meter, that way. //And you can stay as long as you need.//

He hesitated, and then added, //They're having a bit of a horror marathon upstairs, luv. If Lee's jumping about and squawking gets to you, let me know.//