Excellent. An amused Pippa is just what she was after. Cait doesn't doubt that their conversations will have their ups and downs, but the more laughter they can extract from the day, the better.

"Now you're just mixing your fairy tales. Or Disney movies," she laughs. "But he won't be far wrong if he does."

Just then Cait's name is called, and a server guides the two women to a comfortable table for two in a corner. She gives her menu no more than a glance before saying, "I already know what I want. Pippa, have you decided?"