Charles gave a slight smirk and raised an eyebrow. "Take a guess."

"I couldn't care less if you tell me or not!" Sean checked the time on his watch. "Hey, you're not expecting me to bunk here all night, are you?" Sean's brow creased. "You know I've got a ton on my plate, and besides, you and Noelle need your alone time..." "What's the hurry?" Charles stood, pulled a set of keys from his coat, and tossed them to Sean.

Sean smoothly caught the key tossed his way. "What's this for?"

"From today on, you're my neighbor!" Charles announced, swinging the door wide open. "It's late, come on in!"

"Wait a second..." Sean's mouth quirked in disbelief, his finger pointing at the door across the hall. "Charles, you've got to be kidding! This isn't for real, is it?"

"Do I seem like I'm kidding?"

him through the doorway with a grin as innocent as Sean's. "It's all set up. Just

spring this on me! You taking off without a word is just... Look, I'm not thrilled. This place is miles from my job, and you know

get free meals three times a day once you're here. What's the downside?" Charles steered Sean into the apartment, scanning the room. "I'm worried about Noelle. She might be in trouble, and I

in his new digs, and then he reluctantly nodded. "Fine, I'll stay for the free dinners. However, this

details. Just make sure

to mess with, huh?" Sean

and caught Noelle lingering by the door. He flashed a grin. "Why

got Mr. Smith to swing by? Isn't that al bit

day!" Noelte had caught bits of Charles and

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