"You can come with me next time I see him!" said Alissa.

"Alright," Randy agreed; "I will, then. What else do you like to do?"

"I like to help Ellen in the kitchen, she's good to talk to," said Alissa.

"So she is," murmured Randy with a smile. "I find I rather like her, myself."

"She likes big strong men, I'm sure you'll get along," said Alissa with a smirk.

"Ha!" Randy grinned. "Nothing gets past you, does it?"

"I'm smarter than people think," she said with a smile.

"I like that," said Randy. "Use it to your advantage."

Alissa giggled, "I will, don't worry about me," she gave a short twirl, "I'm practically all grown up!"

"So you are, a lovely young lady. ...Why, you'll be just as big as me in no time at all," Randy added teasingly.

Alissa laughed, "I don't know if I want to be that big! But I know I'll be beautiful!" she said tossing her thick curls teasingly.

"I don't doubt that at all," said Randy.

"We should probably go and see to our dinner now, it's nearing six o'clock," said Alissa pulling him up from the piano.

"Is it already? I must've been having more fun than I thought," said Randy. "It has been a while since I've seen such a nice day."

"Well we can do this again tomorrow," said Alissa, "I'm sure Ellen will make us a nice big supper, I can eat a lot,"

"Can you now?" Randy grinned. "I've always thought that to be a rather attractive quality. I can eat a good bit, myself. Ellen seems pleased with that."