"Of course I did," Matt answers, grinning in Cricket's direction. "I figured you probably had enough food and drinks for everyone, but this is something that'll last. I hope it looks as good as it smells, by the way." He'd had to rely on the florist to help him select something suitable for a housewarming-slash-birthday gift, for obvious reasons.

If left to his own devices, Matt could probably figure out what's on the buffet table, but having someone walk him through it is a hell of a lot easier. And involves a lot less trial and error. "I would, thank you. It all smells pretty good already."