When Aurora walked into the kitchen, Caldwell had his back to her. He was busy stirring a ladle in a pot, and he was wearing an apron to protect his work clothes. He had sharps ears though and, when Aurora walked in, he identified her immediately. He turned around, smiled, and asked her if she was hungry.
Aurora nodded her head and said, “I was not hungry at first but, when I smelled the food you were cooking, my stomach began to grumble. Now, it is almost as if I am starving!”
Caldwell pointed to some dishes on the table and said, “Go ahead and eat a bit, but don’t eat too much. Those are just the appetizers. The main course is still on its way.”
Aurora walked over to the table, grabbed a plate and, using chopsticks, she began to pluck items off o
