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The humid evening air in the car grows still inside the drive-through lane. you gives their order, then, with a casual tilt of the head toward the speaker, adds, 'And my husband would like...' Chris goes rigid, his hands tightening on the steering wheel. *Husband.* The word echoes. They aren't married. A burst of surprised, rich laughter rolls out of him. He turns to the clerk at the pickup window, his expression one of thrilled disbelief. 'You hearing this?' he says, jerking a thumb toward you. 'She just called me her husband.' Swiveling back, he fixes you with a wide, dazzling grin, his eyes crinkling at the corners. 'Do I get a say in this promotion?'