Frederic returned Karen's smile and hugged her once they were inside and the door was closed. He kissed the top of her head and hung up his coat as Clover scampered off to wash his hands. Once his son was out of the room, he drew Karen to him again and kissed her deeply. "I missed doing that," he said, half-teasing her and half-earnest, as he'd been careful not to kiss her on the lips while she was sick so he wouldn't catch her cold.