It was friendships like Ella's that kept Pepper going each day, stepping out of her shelter to face whatever judgement came her way. They might have been few, but they were painfully important to her and she treasured each one of them. They were the ones who understood that her heart was always in the right place.
"Of course. I promise I don't have two thumbs in the kitchen and I'm pretty proficient with following a recipe." Pepper said, with a little humor edging her tone. Okay, so sex island didn't have take out, but she made do with her decent but limited skills. She positioned herself so she could keep one eye on Chayse, though she figured Ella would do the same and she didn't worry too much. "I trust Rose had good things to say?" Rose was a good person, another with a good heart and Pepper trusted her words. "How long has it been since he went to Arva?"