"Oh is that all I'm good for?" Nancy asked, challenging the dog. The dog could not talk. Still, to assuage whatever fears Lily may have had, she continued to pet her. "I'm kidding, Lily. Don't you worry- oh!"

She caught sight of the chocolate extravaganza. "Lance! You shouldn't have- you're bloody ridiculous." She gave him a half-hearted pout. "Thank you. Honestly. thank you." This was so much better than not getting verbal citations.