"Alright, then." She gave a nod, but didn't falter in her clean up.

"No, it's okay. I don't mind in the least."

Bill just managed to save what was left of his pie and crust on his plate before June snagged the plate away. Finishing the small sliver, he licked filling from his thumb and shook his head at Clarice.

"Y'ain't gonna get her t'change her mind," he told her as June started the sink running.