Christine laughed, "I believe it." She winked and noticed the way Chéri brushed against her like a cat. She smiled more and delicately brushed back his hair soothingly. "I do! Sharing good food and books with friends gives me so much joy."

The question had her smile fade. "Oh, just thinking about someone I miss. But honestly, that's life. Unless you marry someone, you can't guarantee anything and that's not the life for me."

She stood to go into the back for food. "Well, even when you have everything you want it doesn't guarantee happiness. So we do our best. I am happy, more so right now because I have a friend. If you come back I will be happier." Christine left then came back with some sliced up cheese, and little slices of toast and jam. "I should really go to the market again."