Fernando leaned back and groaned, pushing the plate away. "I have missed this so much."

Lia raised her eyebrows. "Have you....really?"

Fernando nodded. "I didn't realize how much I had until I ate that."

Lia's face fell and she nodded. "Oh, it's the food. I see."

"Yeah, I'm telling you. You are a mean cook." he smiled and she forced a smile too but he saw through it. "Did I say something wrong?"

Lia shook her head. "No, you didn't. It's fine. I'm just...never mind." She struggled to rise to her feet. "I will just clear these up." she reached for his plate and placed it on hers,

"Uhn, no,...