Only the thing about making the trip home had been that she had n't wanted to do it alone . She 'd wanted Riley to come with her . She was selfish enough to want some time with just the two of them , and she figured it might be a good chance for his soul batteries to be recharged . Now she was straddling his lap in one of their favourite pubs , nuzzling against his neck as she combed her fingers through his hair . They 'd been drinking Glenfiddich for most of the night , quickly abandoning the lager in favour of something stronger .

Based on the preceding passage, answer the following question Why might the narrator be happy to be with Riley again ?
They have not seen each other for ages