"Science says you have to explore all possibilities," he murmured back. "Or are we abandoning the scientific method out here," he teased, closing the space for another kiss. Why yes, he was going to soak in this like the touch starved man he was, relishing every soft feeling and bit of warmth he could find while it was there.

"We should probably get some sleep," he continued as the kiss broke. "Before dawn starts creepin' up on us. Long day ahead." The town hall, to say nothing of all the things Raylan didn't know they were going to have to face.

He should have lingered here longer and would have, had he known.