"Hibiscus, huh? I'll have to remember that next time I gotta get dressed up." A grin, a wink. But he will remember, and the next time she visits there will be hibiscus planted in the front garden. It won't be very healthy hibiscus because the soil isn't right for it, and Cain is no gardener, but it'll be there all the same.

"Come see the pool the mountain put in for us. You could use a good hot splash."