The swift backup surprised a smile out of Daani. It was understandable but mildly mortifying to burn something she'd been cooking since she started to learn.
She nodded and sighed, moving on automatic to her small collection of takeaway menus. "Pizza, it's the best thing in the area, and I'm gonna need carbs," she said in a bland tone. She handed Jules the menu, already knowing the order she would default to. Veggie pizza with added chilli and garlic.
"Manny's cooking for his date," she said, a note of bitterness in her voice. She pushed back through into the living room after putting the pan in the sink for later.