"Of course you are," Piper said firmly, poking him gently in the shoulder. She took the beans off the burner and poured them into a bowl, fishing out a spoon and sticking it in the bowl. She took the lid off the chops and cut one, checking whether it was done or not. It was, so she took them out and put them on plates, placing them on the table. Two mugs of tea followed, and she took a seat. "Let's eat," she said, a bit more cheerfully.