Page 60 of Protecting the White Bear

He started the movie, and they continued eating while the CIA couple fought the bad guys. “This reminds me of our little adventure.”

“Yes! Except we were both injured and handicapped during our operation, but we did pretty well with our bear forearms when we could.”

“Right.”

Then came the part where the CIA wife told her husband she was pregnant with their child. Another big fight ensued until the plane went down, and it was the perfect solution—the plane was totaled, and they vanished, presumed dead.

“Hmm, well, they must have had money to start over completely and lead a new life.” She pulled off another slice of pizza.

“Yes.”

“I love this movie.”

“It’s perfect for a fun afternoon of relaxation.” Especially when he could enjoy it with Monica.

“After what we went through, seeing someone else dealing with all those problems is refreshing.”

“I agree.”

After they finished their meals, he cleared the tables and plates away so they could cuddle. This was the only way to watch the movie with her in his arms while enjoying the action-packed, fun-loving movie.

When the movie ended, neither of them was ready to stop snuggling. He was glad she wasn’t jumping up to work on searches for the kidnapping schemers, but he worried she was still hurting too much.

“Do you want to watch another movie?” he asked.

“Yeah. This is perfect for a rest day after our wild adventures.”

“All right. I agree.” He flipped through the selections, and she picked out a movie. “A great western train robbery, it is.”

“More action, adventure, suspense, with a historical perspective.”

“Exactly.”

At some point, the two of them fell asleep, her on top of him, his arms wrapped around her, but the sound of the doorbell ringing woke them.

She stretched. “I didn’t expect to fall asleep.”

“We both needed it after being up for so long during our wild ride.”

She moved off him so he could get the door.

“Were you expecting company?” she asked.

“Nope.” He opened the door and smiled. “What a nice surprise. Ben’s here with a cheesecake delivery.”

“Why don’t you ask him to join us for dinner?” Monica cuddled up in the blanket. She looked like a happy bear wrapped in the white, fluffy blanket.

“Are you sure?” Ben asked her.

“Yeah. You drove all the way out here to do this for us.”

Andy laughed. “He has the home and acreage adjoining mine. He was just on his way home.”

“You could have pretended I was being extra valiant like the two of you were.” Ben came inside and removed his snow boots, coat, and hat.

“You’re too funny.” Now Andy needed to figure out what he would make for dinner. “How does spaghetti sound?”

“He makes great spaghetti,” Ben said.

---