[EP] Pies (OTA)

[st_rongliketeflon]

Her mother had always made pie making look so easy. Amy DeLuca's pie were the best in Roswell and a selling point in Liz's parents' cafe. Maria decided to try and make some of her mother's famous Keylime pie to stave off the homesickness she was starting to feel. So far her attempts were poor.

"Third time's the charm, right?" She said as she slide a pie slice over to Brad. He had volunteered to help her taste-test and hadn't died from her two previous attempts. "I promise I put less salt in this one."

Brad nodded and dug in. He chewed thoughtfully. He then smiled.

"This isn't half bad," He said. "It tastes like Keylime this time for sure."

Maria took a bite of her own and pumped her arm.

"Yes!" She said. "Not quite as good as my mom's, but it's edible."

"I'll take this one to go," He said, lifting the plate with a nod.

Maria nodded back and watched as Brad walked over to the table he had previously been occupying. There was a series of psychology books strewn about. They all seemed focused on depression or other behavioral illnesses.

Maria took another bite of hers and looked over her hand-written recipe as she tried to decide what to change to make it more like mom's.

Comments

Re: Maria and Peter

[st_rongliketeflon]

"You know, it's still sort of hard to believe you're a superhero." She said. "I mean, not that you're a superhero, but that superheroes are even a thing."

Though of course Liz went from an alien boyfriend to a superhero one. Kyle would have a field day if he were here

"Hey, speaking of which, why do I get to see you in your outfit?" Maria asked. "Or is that reserved for damsels in distress?"

Re: Maria and Peter

[st_arkintern]

"I can't put it on if you want," Peter says, finishing off the last bite of pie. "I don't really wear it much anymore because there's not really a need for it." Not when everyone knows and there's no bad guys to fight.

Re: Maria and Peter

[st_rongliketeflon]

It seemed a little strange to Maria to ask Peter to put on a costume for her.

"Thanks, " she said " but you don't have to on my account."

Maria smiled suddenly.

"Is it true Liz has worn it?" She asked with amusement.

Re: Maria and Peter

[st_arkintern]

"Yeah," Peter says, suddenly embarrassed. "She's the only person other than me that's worn the whole thing."

Re: Maria and Peter

[st_rongliketeflon]

She could tell he was embarrassed, but he was adorable when he was embarrassed and she smiled.

"Relax." Maria said. "That's cute. Like a little thing only the two of you've shared. Kind of romantic in a super nerdy way."

Re: Maria and Peter

[st_arkintern]

"Yeah, I guess so." Peter smiles, half-embarrassed, half-genuinely happy at Maria's observation. "Hopefully she won't ever have to wear it again."

Peter takes another bite of pie. "The first time Liz and I kissed, I was wearing the suit, too."