You poor, poor thing. She has to remind herself that he is a human being, an individual, not a puppy she can bring home and make everything all right with lots of hugs, food and blankets.

Lou closes her eyes for a second. Maybe a long second, but she's sure to meet his eyes before he looks away. "Last time I checked the number was 314, but I have been out of it for a while. I'm going to get you checked out now, before the sun rises. I'd appreciate it if you would be my cab-nanny. A lot."

"And I'll cover you with alibis until the moon and back to prevent that from happening, Spencer. The civilians of this town have to open their mind to new possibilities."