I must admit, I tensed up when Coraline said "Now?!" Now would kill me. And though I'd die happy, I wanted more of this. Like on the order of years. But seeing Coraline's expression match mine, I chuckled and held her close. "Not right now. Later. A little later."

I thought a moment, then added, "Though I did make you a promise, didn't I? For every time I go, you get to go twice, right?" I looked at her. "I could get to work, I suppose."