"It's not nice to hit your wife either, but Patrick Brady doesn't seem to mind doing it," he answers, turning to look at Root with what would look to an outsider as an easy, affectionate smile. She's a sweet looking young woman and there's really no better cover than that of a couple.

Karen can certainly attest to that. Of course, their sham marriage is going to become a real one in the near future, although with Root it will only ever be a cover.

"Or do you just feel left out?" he asks, then holds his hand out to her in invitation. "We'll stick out less together."