"I can't lie, I'm looking forward to another hot shower and my own bed." This time she gave him an apologetic look. "No offense."

She remembered well just how comfortable his bed was, but hers wasn't too bad, either. More than anything, she was looking for a good night's sleep before what was promising to be a very long day. Just then, the pilot's voice came over the PA system, reminding them to put their tray tables up and to make sure they were buckled in.