As soon as Tommy was about to join the conversation, Abby turned, looping her arm with Valla, and began to walk, putting the man at their backs as she continued to walk and talk, "Really?  We might need that... I for one miss cheese, but my body doesn't," she laughed, holding her dress out from her body.  While most people had lost some weight during their time here, Abby had done the best.  She still clung to some fat on her body, but it just proved that she was really more big-boned than fat.  "What I wouldn't kill for some sugar too.."  She laughed and squeezed her arm, sighing softly as she thought of some sweet treat to make life a bit more bearable.<br/><br/>"I've missed you Valla.  You should come visit more.  Hopefully the tea will be ready in a month or two and we can have that to sit and chat over," she smiled - for all the difficult they faced, Abby was as much of an optimist, if not more.  Only she had goals, rather than humor to cheer her up.  "So why did you really come?  It couldn't have been for me."  She turned her head and looked back at Tommy, poking Valla in the ribs, "Or are you trying to show off your new man?" she whispered softly, giggling as she did.