"Nan, I'm off!" I announced and she came out of the kitchen in lightning speed with a pout on her face. She was holding a cloth, wiping cream off her hand.

"Already?"

I nodded and walked up to her with my backpack slung over one shoulder.

"I'm sorry but I only have two weeks to train and I don't think it's going to be enough so every second counts. Thank you for letting me spend the night." I kissed her cheek and gave her a hug.

"Not even for cookies?" I hesitated but ...