"Strawberry rhubarb. Things that are kind of out of season right now, actually." Extremely out of season. "Whiskey bakes, huh? I guess the holiday parties will be well-stocked."

Her smile is infectious and he shakes his head. "Mostly because I didn't know what to expect when I came here. Well...not that I would have thought to bring pie even if I knew you were going to be friendly toward me, but you know what I mean."