Looking into Colby’s liquid blue eyes, Malachi spoke seriously, “Never underestimate the importance of friends and family, angel. I can see that you have no problem meeting people; you have a shining personality.”

“Spanish?”, Mal asked, confused for a moment. Then he grinned widely and laughed, “Oh no, little girl! Not a real border. I’m talking about shooting over to Taco Bell. I know it’s not so exotic, but they have some pretty tasty things on the menu”, he stooped to look her directly in the face, “What do you say? Hungry? My treat!”