““He sighs. “If it’s any consolation, I’m not overly thrilled about being away from my wife for so long, either.” “She a cougar?” Cora asks. Karl stares at her, mouth open. “I’m just saying,” she says defensively. “He looks like the sort to snag a cougar.” She did not just say that. “Cora!” “My wife is off limits to you.” He shakes a finger at her. And then, after a moment, “She’s not a cougar.” Cora cackles brightly.””
