Conscious of Her Status as Mrs. Barker

Samantha hesitated for a couple seconds before finally mustering the courage to finish her sentence, "…I'd like to treat Dr. Sherwood to a meal."

Timothy's black eyes narrowed slightly. "Reason?"

His voice did not fluctuate at all and Samantha could not tell whether he was angry. However, she was not going to back down easily because she had already raised the subject.

She structured her sentences in her mind and said, "I told you before that Corey wouldn't have been treated by the little saint if it weren't for Dr. Sherwood. I told him that I'd treat him to a meal and thank him, but since it was delayed because of…some issues, I'd like to make it up to him with this meal."

After a pause, she added, "I think this is something I should be telling you about."