[ neither of them are going to have lips left after this, which is okay by barry. he doesn't particularly want to kiss anyone else. ]

[ pursing his lips together, he feigns mulling it over. peering up at the mistletoe that's hanging precariously above them, he looks back down at iris. his hands are firm against her back. ] Probably. [ of course it's the best plan ever, but he has to remain cool. ] What does the future Pulitzer-winning journalist say? Kiss for each one to see if it goes away, or try our chances and see if it goes away on its own?