Todd appears next to Mora, waiting for her to swallow a bite of the chicken, "Well, how is it? I'm sure it isn't as good as home, but.."

"No," Mora interrupts him. She can see Todd's demeanor wilt a little before she smiles, "It's much better. What is that, that I taste?" Todd beams as Mora leans in to take a whiff of the chicken, "Is it sage and...thyme?"

"Yes, ma'am," he manages to blurt out through his huge smile.

Mora turns to him, "It adds just the right flavor without being too overpowering." The rest of the table stops mid-chew, staring at both of them.

"Thank you," Todd says...