Seamus asked. “I’m fine. Why?” “You have an odd look on your face.” “I do?” Katie pretended innocence. He nodded. “Either you had an unpleasant thought or you need to go to the bathroom. Care to tell me which it is?” Katie laughed. “Well, I don’t need to go to the bathroom.” “Then what was the thought that made you frown?” She smiled, amazed by how perceptive he was. “It occurred to me that if things had been different, I would have never met you.” It was his turn to look pensive. “I suppose that’s true.” “Not that I’m glad you had a curse placed on you or anything,” she reassured him. “I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.” “I wouldn’t think so.” The walk back to the garden entrance was much shorter since they didn’t weave in and out of the many pathways. As they climbed the steps to the terrace, they fell silent. Several couples were milling about. Katie guessed they were either having drinks before dinner or relaxing after. “Are you hungry?”
