"Yeah, no kidding.  We're leaving for the con in just under a week, so I'll stay off Skype all that time, and then while we're at the con, and then after that, I should be clear."  He blinked when she talked about food.  "Have you not looked outside?"  He got up and went to the window that showed the driveway.  "I mean, on the one hand, it's really nice you don't have that car anymore, because let's face it, it was junk, but...I don't think you're getting all - or even any - of us on that."  He pointed to the bike.