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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Agreed," Henry said with an emphatic nod. He began taking ingredients out of the fridge and cabinets.
Marisa looked at him curiously. "What are you up to?"
"I'm going to bake some cookies."
Marisa grinned and clapped her hands in delight. She sat at the counter and watched Henry puttering around, making precise measurements of the ingredients, following the recipe to the letter. Once the trays went into the oven and he set the timer, Henry cleaned the mess he'd made.
"Is there a way to do this that avoids this?" he asked with a frown gesturing to the untidy counters.
Marisa grinned at him. "Practice."
He smiled and nodded as he washed and dried the bowls.
Once the kitchen was tidy once more, they moved to the living room and sat together on the couch. Henry's cell rang, and he saw it was Sandy.
"Hi, Sandy!"
"Oh good! You're awake! How are you feeling?" she asked.
"I feel good!" he said, smiling at Marisa.
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