[ That was actually a fair point. With him at least, what you saw was what you got. Loathe as she was to admit it, his whole thing about honesty during their first meeting may have had an inkling of truth to it...

When he asked regarding her singing, she nodded enthusiastically. ]

Yep! Well, I'm not a pro or anything... [A laugh.] But I play piano and wrote a song. I think with practice, I may get somewhere. Little steps, everyday.