Oh Brothers… I 74B

“Yes.” She said as she stood up with a small smile on her face.

As she approached him, he poured into a tiny bowl he’d been using, a serving spoonful of sauce and set it on the counter. “Get a teaspoon.” He said and she did, coming to his side with it. He watched her taste it and saw the swift pulse-like move of her eyes as she pulled the spoon from her mouth and a smile that could only mean wow spread across her face. It made his heart pound. A smile for him, because of him.

“Wow.”

He faked concern. “Not too salty?”

“It’s not.”

“Try the chunk.” She did and she blinked rapidly. “Good?”

“It’s so soft and- what is it?” She licked her lips. “I want more.”

He chuckled. “Well, now that you have my number, you can call me and I’ll let you know when it’s ready. It will taste much better in a few days.” She nodded. Yay! “But don’t worry. We’ll taste it again while it’s simmering.” He clapped once. “Are you ready for the next one?”