"We all cook for each other all the time. It's communal living, everything's made for everyone." Which meant that at least with that pie, she was part of 'everyone'.

"I'm glad to be able to do that for you. I..." God, what are words? Usually he doesn't have trouble finding the right thing to say. "It's important to me that you aren't felt feeling alone. You know? I'm glad you like it because otherwise I'm wasting my time."

Then he laughs. "So you're admitting you couldn't take me in a fair fight," he teases.