Gloria nodded. "I understand that your schedule will be busy. I would still like to try."

She's honest but wouldn't hold it against him if it wasn't possible. His life was far busier than hers ever was. "I may have to go home once or twice during the tour if Judith needs my help at the laboratory. Mostly, she is going to send me the findings." She took a drink of her wine and leaned in close. "I will have writing to do while I am with you too. I won't be only waiting around for you to have time for me."

She thought that piece of information might bring him some comfort. While she didn't know, she could imagine feeling bad herself leaving someone alone constantly.