"Also a good idea. Dang, but you're full of 'em." He gives her another smile, genuine and gap-toothed. "I'm considerin' myself real lucky to have found this place and meet a lady like you."

But then he blinks several times and looks away quickly, laughing nervously and feeling a little sheepish that he keeps getting so sincere. "Sorry, it's just been...You know, a long streak of bad luck finally comin' to an end."