"Definitely about time," he agreed, gazing across the shop front quickly to make sure nothing out of the norm was going on before pulling up the stool behind the counter and sitting down, figuring now was as good a time as ever to take at least half of a break. Grinning at Katie's air of conspiracy, Fred leaned in slightly and added to the conversation with one of his own, easily, "I'm also the only one here right now, so. Your secret's safe this time, Bell."