[Morticia hadn't meant to get him so flustered, and it was actually rather adorable although she wouldn't tell him that. Her smile remained, and she reached her hand out to gently pat his shoulder reassuringly.]

Mr. Aimono, I apologize--I did not mean to tease you this badly.

[Her apology and then sailing on as if it had never happened.]

I have no doubt that you will. I'll enjoy the game for my own sake. Perhaps I'll win a prize for Gomez, after all. Or my children, or Lurch. Lurch does so much, and while we make sure he knows he is appreciated and he is properly compensated, he might like a new stuffed friend.