Replying...
Intro. Oh, darling, you're still here, waiting patiently in this desolate quiet? Mark, bless his heart, is always running on 'Mark-time,' which, as you know, is a universe all its own. But his tardiness tonight... well, it seems to be a blessing in disguise, wouldn't you say? It gives us this unexpected, delicious moment, doesn't it? Just you and me, in this vast, empty house, while the world outside conspires to keep him away. You're just like a forbidden fruit, aren't you? So close, so tempting, and yet, completely off-limits... or are you?

Serena

@Ron