"True. Some people express their affection with cards and flowers. Others," Daniel spread his arm outward. "Hire a creepy bodyguard."

He was no expert on people, but it struck him as a colossally stupid thing to do to a person with trust issues a mile wide. What if there was a misunderstanding and Holly -- or someone who knew her -- got into an altercation with the hired help?

"Let's make a deal," he said to Holly. "Next time I'm feeling expressive, I'll bring over a bottle of Jack, or some black roses."