'Yes, of course I will,' Mel says in all one breath--

--and then ruins it with giggles. 'I won't forget, babe. Don't worry.' She admires the ring for five seconds, max, before moving to mould herself against Brice's body for a while, kissing and holding and stroking.

'I promise,' she emphasises, when her mouth is by his ear. 'But how long is 'a while'?'