Determined not to let this ruin the night, Eva scurried around the kitchen, pulling things from cabinets and the ice box as she moved around to collect what she wanted. It certainly wouldn't be a full dinner per ce, but it would do. It may have even been a little more her in the long run than a fancy full meal.

Glancing at the table where Fletcher sat, Eva placed a large wooden serving platter on the island and started to assemble their little meal. She found a couple different cheeses, cut up some nice bread Mrs. Sweeney had on the counter, there were some grapes and some strawberries. "I'll be right back." She promised as she disappeared through the swinging door to the sitting room on the far side of the kitchen.

Once there she grabbed one of the throw blankets on the chair and some of the pillows from the sofa. This could still be cozy and relaxed, even though she was still upset and a little embarrassed about her dinner fiasco, this had all the potential to be a nice replacement. Taking the long way around the kitchen, Eva skipped out the back door and tossed the blanket and pillows down on a soft patch of grass in the backyard. It was still light enough for a little picnic in the back garden where nobody could see them or bother them. Thank goodness for tall hedges.

Popping back into the kitchen, she put a couple of small plates on the tray and picked it up carefully. "Grab the wine and follow me." She chirped, pleased with herself for the quick recovery.