The shocked, firm line of his mouth softened into acceptance and then welcome, even hunger, and for one, sweet moment, Phryne forgot everything but the heat coursing between them. Sense returned quickly and awareness of having an audience, and abruptly Phryne recalled Rene hauling her away from friends--and so released Jack to back away.

She gave River Song a single, sharp glance. Her mouth trembled when she looked at Jack, gaze shining with emotion, and before she did or said anything she could regret, she turned and strode away, exactly as tall and straight as she had come.