He grins, glad that she doesn't seem to be about to go all deep on him after all.

'Well, having you with me rather limits opportunity, I have to say.' He looks around and smiles at a couple of girls who are watching the baby with melty expressions.

'But you know the one great thing about kids? They attract women like nothing else. Well, babies anyway, as long as they don't scream.'

He glares at Martin to check that screaming is not about to occur. It seems unlikely.

'Won't have to do a thing but walk with him, you'll see.'