A/N: With thanks to: Little-Firestar84, Water-please, Lothiriel84, kathiann, Kiryki, Lalalupin, Olfactory-Ventriloquism and Frogster for reviewing Reunion.
For Lothiriel84... let's just say, challenge accepted.
Also for the February 2013 Monthly Challenge on Paint It Red.
x tromana
8.
"I shouldn't," Patrick said as the Girl Guide thrust a box of chocolate cakes in front of him.
"Oh, please sir. We even have a carob version for a healthier alternative."
"In that case, I'll take two," he said as he handed over the money. He watched with a wistful smile as she scurried off, keen to make her next sale.
Teresa wandered downstairs, still toweling her hair dry. She frowned as Patrick closed the door and presented her with a cupcake.
"What's this?"
"Carob cupcake. Just think, in another life, this could have been far more popular than chocolate."