Gavin smiled slightly at Landon's teasing words and nodded his head at the teasing, playful words from Landon.<br/><br/>"Oh, that's the reason you've been hanging out with me.  Why you were around and my friend years before you met her, much less her meeting me.  I see.  You were just biding your time for her."<br/><br/>Gavin paused at that moment, glancing over at Claire.  His eyes roamed over her for a moment while his smile took on a slightly hungry tone.  "Although, I do admit, I definitely see the attraction..."<br/><br/>As Landon laid out possible plans, including introducing the idea of a late night dinner, Gavin nodded after a moment's thought.<br/><br/>"Yeah, I don't mind letting you cook.  Keeps me from having to do so, so you are welcome to it.  And we can keep the do the beach fire picnic another night.  Be nice to be out there with just the three of us."<br/><br/>He glanced over toward Claire.  "That work for you?"