“When did you get a cat?” he asked. “Apparently this morning,” I said. “Coco brought her home sometime last night.” “Are you keeping her?” “I…don’t know,” I said, glancing at him. He held out his hand as if to pet her but hesitated. “Can I?” I nodded. She was so small, he could only stroke her with the tip of his finger. “She’s beautiful,” he said, meeting my gaze again.
