Kate and Rick spent the night and most of Saturday reliving what had taken place. Kate was sure the Doctor would be popping up sooner or later. He did make a big splash at the Hearing. So did his video. Bracken's goose was cooked and very well. She read the paper it showed the disgraced Ex Senator being led off into the psychiatric facility for the criminally insane. Kate could not help but smile. Rick gave her a kiss then headed into the kitchen. Kate's stomach was urging her to eat something. Rick took that as a clue to rustle something up quickly.
Rick was in the process of cutting up pieces of fruit then covering them with real cream.
Alexis appeared.
"Hey Dad let me help you with those." Alexis said. Picking up where he had stopped so he was preparing the batter for the waffles. Getting the antique Waffle maker out and plugging it in.
"Dad…? Why to you insist on using this old thing? You have to ruin the first one every time you use it?" Alexis asked.
"Well to be honest. If you look at the side it was built in 1899 which was something. Also your Gran was given it by some one from her side of the family." Rick said.
"So that is a family heirloom?" Alexis asked.
"Well as far as your Gran is concerned. I am wondering. Why did you never voice your opinion on this griddle before?" Rick asked.
"Well I guess I never thought about it before I was only concerned on what it could produce not the item itself." Alexis confessed.
"I see so it had nothing to do with the fully equipped Kitchen on the Island with all the most modern conveniences?" Rick asked.
"Well maybe…I did get used to the more modern grills." Alexis confessed.
"So you want me to add to the already bulging repertoire?" Rick asked as he dropped a dollop of batter on her nose.
Alexis smiled then wiped the batter off her nose and tasted it.
"Yum…!" Alexis said remembering her young childhood when her father would do that to her.
"So is it ready? Do I need to add anything?" Rick asked the expert.
"Nothing needed Dad pour it on!" Alexis commanded. Rick gave a quick salute and poured the first batter, He always loved peeling off the first Waffle all broken into pieces. Rick stuffed those broken pieces in a bowl which he would enjoy as he cooked.
Kate unable to withstand her hunger pains smelled the waffles wafting in the breeze. She took the newspaper with her and sat at the counter looking hungrily at the food prepared.
"Oh Kate there you are just help your self. There is fresh fruit with Real Cream. Fruit cut up to place on the waffles and Lots of whipped Cream too." Rick said.
Alexis looked up to see Kate eating at the counter. It looked like she did not want to use the energy to go get more. Rick was starting to dance with his spatula then sing into it.
Kate rolled her eyes but concentrated mostly on the food.
Alexis decided to join in sliding next to her father into a wonderful duet. Martha came in to witness the antics of her Son and Granddaughter. Kate was enjoying the show too.
Finally the big ending came Martha was clapping.
"That is the way to do it! Always leave them wanting more! Bravo!" Martha said.
Both Alexis and Rick bowed for their performance Kate could not help but giggle.
"You guys are great! Why have I not seen you do that before?" Kate asked.
"Hmm good question" Rick said. "Alexis you have any comment?"
"No Dad all I know is we have been doing this since I was old enough to sing." Alexis said. "Well Kate you really need to watch us doing Karaoke Right Dad?"
"Yes oh wise daughter of mine!" Rick exclaimed. "I'll tell you what Alexis if you have time after eating we will fire up the old Karaoke machine with all your favorites."
"That sounds like fun Dad I have nothing planned. So set up away!" Alexis said giggling.
"What about you Kate are you up to singing with your Fiancée?" Rick asked wiggling his eyebrows.
"Sure but let me eat in peace ok?" Kate said as she was placing her sixth waffle on her plate. "Hey Rick do you have any Pickle sauce?"
Rick stuck his head in the refrig. Then started calling out things with pickles in them.
"Ok we have sweet relish, sweet gherkins, Sweet Pickles, Sour Pickles Halves, Dill pickles slices, Dill Relish and Whole Dills Garlic."
"The last one is my favorite" Alexis said.
"So name your poison Kate." Rick said.
"Em the Dill relish please." Kate said.
Rick passed the dill relish and she spread it all over the waffle.
"Thanks Rick here you can have it back." Kate said.
Rick looked at the bottle and it was empty Kate had spread the bottle on her waffle.
"I think we need to stock up on this item Alexis." Rick said looking at the empty bottle.
"You know I think maybe some Ice cream too?" Kate asked.
Rick dropped the empty into the recycling then opened the freezer door.
"Well we have Pistachios, Cherry Garcia, Orange Cream, Boring Chocolate, Even more boring French Vanilla, Strawberry, Rocky Road and Mint Chocolate." Rick said.
"I would like the even more boring vanilla please" Kate asked.
Rick passed the carton with the ice cream scoop. Rick was interested. He had made a number of crazy concoctions over the years but Kate's combo on her waffle was intriguing. He had to get a taste for himself. He pulled out a new clean fork and asked politely to have a sample which she allowed. Rick placed the unusual mixture in his mouth. The range of flavors was not that bad. It was sort of a Sweet and Sour response.
Alexis was horrified. Kate had cut up Strawberries, Melons, Dill relish and Vanilla Ice Cream on a waffle.
"Good huh…?" Kate asked looking at Rick's honest response. Rick had placed the carton back into the freezer.
"Yeah I can totally get into that! Of course it would not be an everyday sort of thing but once in awhile I could go for it." Rick said.
Alexis was looking totally revulsed. They were a match made in heaven. She got out of the kitchen before she had to witness her own breakfast appearing again. She wandered into the living room where she busily set up for the dance contest which would follow after the Karaoke.