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“ i wonder just how much money they spent on that shoddy plant costume , ” ryder mused , subtly nodding toward the poorly-disguised man who was clearly wielding a long lens camera . it was to be expected , of course , that countless paparazzi would pop up like whack-a-mole figures whenever the two of them went out to lunch ; two lifelong hollywood staples spotted together made for an easy route to a check from tmz . “ anyway ... ” he leaned back in his chair , smiling at her . “ how’s your current project going ? i miss seeing you on set and knowing that you’ve snagged the best snacks from crafty. ” 

“ it was wrapped in some t-shirts to protect it ; i found it ! ” caleb crowed triumphantly , cradling the prized bottle of wine as he reentered the kitchen . the heady , rich aromas of garlic and onions permeated the apartment , and he couldn’t resist peeking over at the pot of sauce on the stove before he began to uncork the bottle . “ it’s a ten year with notes of figs and raisins , apparently , ” he informed her , his eyebrows raised as he passed her a glass , obtained from his recently unpacked boxes , that held just a splash of the red . then , he raised his own glass to his lips , his free hand naturally , affectionately settling on the small of her back .