Lou gave a chuckle. "I know you wouldn't," he replied, not because she'd convinced him, but because he'd believed it even before she mentioned it. He took a bite of his supper and chewed thoughtfully, a smile still somehow on his face as he ate with nearly-impeccable manners. "This is delicious, Maddie," he said after swallowing, then paused before going on. "Do you mind if I call you Maddie?"