Kathy patted herself dry and then ran the towel over her hair before passing it over to Dante so he could dry off, too.

"Pretty sure that 'okay' isn't gonna be on the docket for a little while," she said. "I'm--"

She knew Dante didn't want another apology from her. Or her gratitude. But what was left to say? 'I hope seeing to my constant emotional needs doesn't cause you to resent me'?

Hmm, actually maybe that one.