"Joe's developed a Pavlovian response to baking cookies when things get stressful," I admit with a bemused sound, considering that I definitely benefit (even if it has cost me more swimming hours to make sure I haven't gained the weight).

I blink and give Skinny a wary look. "Other girls, Skinny?"

"Uncle Skinny, you're not a girl, are you?" Sophie asks, one thumb lodged in her mouth as she idly sucks on it.