Tony busted out laughing at that idea. How did she come up with that? He reached out and ruffled her hair lightly. "See? Stuff like that. That's why you're my favorite. So make sure you're in one piece at the end of this and we'll be good."

He wondered if there was anything else he could treat her with besides honey cakes when they got home. He'd have to figure out if she liked the books he got for her and Peter first before knowing if he bought her any more. He was further convinced now than even before, the girl simply needed to see what friendship was to accept it.