"Don't mind at all," she says, impressed that he's actually asked beforehand. "It's on the desk."

With that she leaves him and goes to use the toilet. Once that's done she can't help but look at herself in the mirror. It's not possible, but she thinks she looks a little different. Maybe being loved back by the person you've loved for so long, changes you. Or maybe it's just her perception of the world that's changed.

Five minutes or so later, she comes back to the bedroom.