Chuck smiled at the girl who was leaving, not giving it too much thought. "Thank you," she said cheerfully. "You too." She'd gone to the market to get some fruit for the pies and had just got back. She walked back to the kitchen, setting her bag on the counter, then grinned at Ned and gave him a little wave.
"Anything exciting happen while I was out?" she asked, tilting her head to the side. There was something different about him, but she couldn't quite place what it was. He just looked like he was happier. Or like some weight had been lifted. "Miss me?" she teased, since she'd only been gone an hour at most.