"I'm not certain why I would want a vacant bed when I have one of my own," Chase pointed out, and knocked back the rest of the drink. She looked at him and found herself thinking of Bruce.

Which was not a road she wanted to go down.

"Actually, both the bed and the couch are in my hut," she said. "I'm working on setting up my office there. Perhaps you'd like to come give me some tips on furniture arrangement?"