As Elijah returned with the vegetables, Kira and Des were nowhere in sight, hopefully they were getting ready to prepare the firepit.  Elijah went down to the water where Maddi was working diligently on the fish and started cleaning the vegetables with her.  "I hope you like my choices, I put some corn and green beans on back order, but they don't seem to have come in, yet."  Unable to resist, Elijah just leaned over and kissed Maddi.  At first on the cheek, since she was concentrating on her work, but she turned and met his love with her love.  "I love cooking with you, " grinned Elijah, "but this kitchen needs a major remodel."