Annika and Leon had been at the site for several hours by that point, and since both had skipped their lunches, they were eager to fill their stomachs. Since Leon had no meetings scheduled on the first day, they could go out, just the two of them, while Toby dutifully made his presence disappear to give the couple some privacy.
“What do you want to eat?” Leon asked Annika as they sat in the back of the car.
“I’m not sure what’s all here in Texas, so you choose.”
“Isn’t your family from the countryside?”
“My dad’s side of the family is, but we didn’t grow up in the South the way he did. Plus, he hasn’t been to Texas in quite a while.”
“I see. Well, I know this place is very diverse, so it really depends on what you’re craving.”
“Whatever you want is fine with me.”
“Okay. Then how a
