Thomas smiled when Greta finally got around to saying she'd go with him. He hadn't been holding out much hope - it felt forward, even to him, to ask her after only the first date.

"Wonderful," he breathed. "I-- the invitation said it was open to adults and children, so if you wanted Saoirse to join us, I would be delighted to escort both of you."

He didn't want her to think that Saoirse had to be left out on his account. He thought the silent little girl was rather charming.