"I can see that... I can't imagine being outside all the time when we get a week of rain would be much fun. You should come by my place to hang out when it gets like that," she scolds. "That way your things won't be ruined and you and Alfredo won't catch cold."

She's regretting using that lie now. She's not that hungry, but she can't take it back now. "Okay, okay!" She holds her hands up in mock defeat, her tone turning teasing. "I'll take some real food, mother!"