A road trip to NYC.

Katie flipped the sign back to "Open" and unlocked the door.

"Thank you again for helping me with my new wardrobe," Marlissa said, hugging the blonde.

"It was my pleasure," Katie winked at Ryan. "How long are you two staying in town for?"

"I think we're going to leave today. It'll be quite the long drive back to New York," Ryan answered.

"Aw, that's too bad! But if you are ever in town please give Emily and I a call," Katie said, scribbling her home phone number on her business card before giving it to Ryan.

"Of course we will," Marlissa assured her new friend.

Ryan pulled out his wallet and gave Katie his business card. "And if you two are ever in New York, give us a call."

"I'll ask my boss for some time off ASAP!" the clerk joked.

"Well then, I guess we should get back to the hotel to pack and be on our way to New York," Ryan said, accepting Katie's hug. "Thank again for everything!"

Ryan made a couple of trips to his Jeep with the bags of clothes. He was not going to complain about the amount Marlissa had spent at the boutique since she had only the one green sundress he bought for her just so she could blend in with humans. Besides, she wore every piece of clothing well like a haute couture runway model, magically morphing her body slightly to make every blouse, dress, and skirt seem to be molded just for her. They stopped at a shoe store, so she could have matching footwear for her new wardrobe, and then bought luggage to carry everything. Marlissa was giddy like a little girl opening presents on Christmas morning. If Ryan had not constantly reminded her that he needed to concentrate on driving, she would have ravished him in the car.

The hotel valet opened the door for Marlissa after Ryan pulled up to the front of the hotel. She thanked the young man with a smile as she stepped out the car in a new blouse and skirt that showed off her ample cleavage and long, slender legs.

"Do you mind bringing the bags to our room?" Ryan asked, handing bag after bag to the valet to load onto the luggage cart. He handed the young man a five dollar bill.

"Of course not!" the valet exclaimed a bit too excitedly. Marlissa shot a knowing look at her husband as he got back into the Jeep to park it.

As Ryan set the parking brake he realized that he had left Marlissa alone with another mortal man for the first time. He was surprised he did not worry about her, guessing that she was contractually bound him so there no need to feel possessive or jealous.

Swiping his hotel room lock, he opened the door and was surprised at what he saw.