"Pecan," Haniel said. "I'll bring you ice cream for it if you want. They're still warm from the oven."

Mackenzie was on her feet, having wormed her way out of Gabriel's hold. She walked to the food as Gabriel sat up and rubbed his eyes. He sniffed the food, pushing to his feet and joining her.

"Zee, why is it you named your girls after flowers? It doesn't seem to follow with a woman who's tougher than shoe leather and more dangerous than a black mamba."

She just laughed. "Misdirection, Doc." The others giggled a little while I tried to figure it out. "Who wants to get their ass kicked...