Noting Kelsie's attempt to hide her grin, Alex couldn't help but feel rather proud of himself for his baking skills. The day that he had learned the recipe was still etched in his mind, as he wanted to do something for Kelsie for whenever she had a horrific day of high school. Lo and behold, Alex was able to recreate her mothers recipe, with a some choice replacements for the ingredients. And yet, that smile she had given him when he delivered them to her never once left his mind that day. When she inquired about when he made them, Alex gave a soft chuckle. "Around six in the morning. And while we don't open till seven, I'd be more than happy to bake you a fresh batch." Alex replied. "Maybe I could deliver them too. For a fee." Alex jested, yet underneath that tone of his was something...else? Was his remark flirtatious? Or just some friendly banter? The duo were not strangers to flirtatious statements, yet, they never acted on it before. Perhaps this time....?<br/><br/>With the news that Kelsie was in town for a few weeks, Alex's heart began to waver slightly. A few weeks? In time for the holidays? Immediately, ideas began to form in his head of what they could do. Spend the days walking around the town, seeing movies and just merely spending time together, like they did before. And now that they were older, they had the freedom to really go wherever. In Alex's mind, this situation only became better with time. Giving another chuckle, Alex gave a shrug. "That's this town for you. Super hot during the summer, and super cold during the winter. That's why we try to keep this place a little warmer. The kitchen helps, but it can only do so much." Alex replied.<br/><br/>Then, without warning, Kelsie began one of her infamous strings of questions. Alex had grown accustom to them whenever she was out of school for a few days, and she would simply need to know every little detail of what happened in school. For a moment, he had completely forgotten about them, until she began to unload the questions onto the man. Seeing that familiar glint within her eyes, Alex figured he'd have some fun with Kelsie, at least for t he moment. "No fiancee, but I do have a baby momma. I have to give her child support once a month for our kid. As for a girlfriend, I'm actually seeing Donna, our old English teacher." Alex began, attempting his best at hiding the laugh that was growing within his throat. Successfully doing so, he continued. "As for kids, I think me and my baby momma have around five? I have a few pit bulls that're outside right now in the backyard and I spent about five years in prison." Alex finished his statement with a serious expression, one that lasted for a few moments, before Alex began to laugh upon seeing Kelsie's reaction to the information.<br/><br/>Once Alex had finished laughing, his expression returned to his natural smile as he shook his head. "I'm sorry, I had to." With Alex catching his breath after his small laughing fit, he would soon look back at Kelsie and begin with his honest statements. "Well, definitely no jail time from me. I don't think I'd last a day in prison. And no fiancee either." Alex revealed, lifting his hands to show no ring on them. "No girlfriend or kids, but I do have a cat named Cosmo, probably sun bathing as he usually does." After revealing the information she had asked, it had hit Alex just how different his life had been, at least from how he pictured it. As a kid, he still remembered the promise the two had made one day during recess, while they were playing house. To marry one another whenever they could. A tacky promise, and throughout the years it hadn't meant much, but it still made Alex smile softly.<br/><br/>Suddenly, Alex was pulled out of his little world that consisted of only Kelsie, only to find a line had formed at the counter, with Fiona quickly taking orders and attempting to prepare the food. Beginning to stand up, Alex gave a soft sigh. "I'm sorry, I gotta get back to work." Sliding the chair, he looked from the line of people forming and over to Kelsie. "How about we meet up tonight, if you're free? The Lazy Jewel is still open, we can grab some drinks and food and catch up?" Alex asked. "My treat though." he followed up quickly, with a small smile. Beginning to walk back towards the kitchen, he turned back to Kelsie. "You still have my number right? Let me know whenever you want to go. I get off around five." Giving her one last smile, Alex turned the corner to go back into the kitchen, where Fiona had noticeably relaxed, and the two began to resume their duties.