The camera cut out and Lauren swatted 'Alex.' "You are having way too much fun with this!"

He grinned. "Maybe I am. Can you blame me? Babe, you drive me crazy!"

Lauren matched the grin. "Thanks, Mick." She glanced at the wall, then back at him. "What in the world made you think of trying to keep count? And what exactly are you keeping count of? Because that isn't even close for me..."

"Babe, it's a tense scene. I'm trying to lighten the mood!" Micky explained, then scratched at his face. "I'm gonna suggest that Alex shave. This fake stubble makes me itch so bad!"

"Or you could actually grow some," she suggested.

"I suppose you'll also suggest that I get a real scar, too," he said, frowning a bit.

"Nah, I'm just kidding. I like yourface too much to have it hidden," Lauren said.

Micky grinned widely. "Thanks, babe!"

"Anytime, Mick," she said, then paused. "So... the cameras are working fine on remote, then?"

Micky nodded. "They're fantastic! It really helps alot to not have to film everything in front of an audience."

"Yeah, it took you long enough to get them set up. You know I'm easily embarrassed and how long ago was it you had me parading around in revealing clothes in front of everybody?!"

"Hey, I apologized profusely for that, if I recall correctly." Micky waggled his eyebrows.

"Yeah... you did..."

"But you're right, it's nice not having to deal with anyone else in here." He peeked under the blanket, then grinned.

"I know that grin..."

"Wanna go another round? 'Alex' doesn't get to have anymore fun from here on," Micky said.

"How about we rain check that? The next time I'm on camera 'Alex' isn't here and val and Peter come to find me."

"Darn..."

Lauren kissed his cheek. "Later tonight, Mick." She winked.

"I'll hold you to that, babe." Micky returned the wink and kiss, then headed out.