Matt laughed and nodded, "You bet I am. You challenged the wrong man, missy. Murdock men never give up that easily!" His trials were overcome with dedication and hard work, focus and determination. Rose deserved the same and she would get it.
"Just be here tomorrow an hour before dinner time and I'll show you how to cook like a gourmet chef. You'll be the next Martha Stewart! And I'll have the fire extinguisher nearby just in case." The last part was true, but he said it like a jest.
Doing anything with Rose was always a favorite of his, even when the tasks included cooking. He loved spending time with her. "You know, I was thinking about taking some time off soon. What do you think?"