Bruce looked offended as he let her into the lobby ahead of him, huffing as he gestured with the hand his keys were in while he hauled her along, his arm tightening around her shoulders to keep her close against him. She couldn't make trouble if he held on tight, and she made lots of trouble...

"What...kind of guy d'you think I am?" he protested, leaning heavily on the button for the elevator as the Stetson slid down his forehead, nearly covering his eyes as he gave her his best hurt look. "I will tuck you on th' couch." He paused, blinking as the elevator doors pinged open.

"Tuck you...in th' couch?" he tried again. No, that didn't sound right, either...