Once the aroma of the steak reached the bedroom, there's an audible moan of gustatory pleasure from Mia.

"Sweetheart, you did good," is the next thing out of her mouth as she puts the book down.

She carefully situates the plate on top of her blanket-covered belly and digs in.

"You know, if I had never had gunfoot steak before, I'd say this is it," she compliments between bites.