"That's nice, honey," he said while leisurely stroking her arm.

"What's your favorite food?" She asked.

"I like pasta and Bolognese. I like grilled fish. I'm pretty simple to please. If the food tastes good then I enjoy it."

"Yes, I'm a foodie and that's my philosophy." She yawned.

"Okay, honey." He sat up. "I'm going to leave and let you get some sleep. But I'll be back bright and early in the morning to get you set for your Rome excursion."

She ...