Alex can't help it - the smirk turns into a grin again. She's genuinely happy for him. "Sounds like he likes you. Maybe if you play your cards right he'll leave you the chocolate shop when he retires."

She hurries after him into the kitchen. "I haven't had your cooking in a while. I think you have to make dinner so I can remember what it tastes like." In truth, she's really missed his cooking.