> "We're empowering the press," he told her. "By our silence, we give them a story.
> If you are as sure of your feelings for me as I am of my feelings for you, then it
> makes sense for us to release a joint statment in the morning. We can do it
> personally, or we can just issue a release, but I think the time has come to let
the
> entire galaxy know how lucky I am," he told her.
Carrhae smiled. Then, she developed a wicked gleam in her eyes. "If we
make an announcement, *we* are making it an issue," she replied.
"Instead, I suggest something more subtle. Let us simply go to breakfast
together in the morning. From here. The reporters can draw their own
conclusions, if it matters to them."
Matt matched the look in her eyes. It looked good on her. "Beautiful *and*
brilliant. I'll be the envy of the entire universe."
