I am so happy for you in how the other night went, as a few woman on the board said to me sometimes this is a connection for females it gives them security and a feeling of being cared for. If anything it certainly is another form of communication.
I hope & pray that this is a new path for you & darling, as it has been said to me patience my friend patience. I agree with the others, I wouldn't offer the room & board just yet, let her broach the subject.
Take care and keep letting the Good Lord smile upon you...