"I'm starving, alright?" Verity protested, grinning up at him as she set the bags on the table and crossed the kitchen. Pulling out flatware for them and Charlie's oversized colourful fork, she raised up on her toes to grab the plates. "And what's your news? Because I already want to kiss you for bringing home dinner so this news might make me even more appreciative," she asked, waggling her eyebrows at him.