So long as he doesn't tell anyone. If her brothers find out she will never live it down.

It would be better if they didn't delve too deeply into the philosophy of leftovers. Hers has been a life of leftovers: time, affection, attention... and pretty soon she's going to be the ultimate leftover. Her cold coffee gets a frown and is set down.

"Is that why you won't let me cook for you? Are you worried it'll all be leftovers and American convenience foods?" Mostly she's joking. Half. Maybe half.