The unhappy couple were interrupted by Igor trying to get their attention.

"Maaasteeer!" he cried. "Brought Jack!"

Jewel had a guest in the back of her mind as she had heard the gong-like doorbell go off. She gave her husband a soft growl, then turned to Jack with something resembling a smile on her naturally-pursed lips.

"Jack!" she said sweetly. "I hope Carver wasn't too much trouble."

"Not at all," Jack replied. "In fact, it seemed she just needed to get a few concerns off her chest. Concerns I would [i]implore you[/i] to listen to."

Jewel shot her husband a quick, "I told you so" glare.