Annie saw, and laughed right along with him. That smile was still a complete killer. "Vesper, you're shameless. We only got her because she climbed in an upstairs window and my mom found her asleep on my father's back." She set the boil pan to a simmer and turned to him, smiling. "Will you pardon eating in the kitchen? I need to watch the caramel for the dessert." They had a good-sized island and barstools; hopefully he wouldn't mind. She started to get out the wine and a few glasses.