QUOTE : Vera bustled toward Connell, sliding another doughnut out of her apron pocket. “I’ve got an extra for you too.” Connell reached for the doughnut, but Vera pulled it back and held it out of reach. She pointed to her ruddy cheek. “You know what you owe me first.” To Lily’s surprise, Connell grinned, leaned toward the older woman, and planted a kiss in the spot she’d touched. Vera handed him the doughnut and then gave the round flesh in his cheek a pinch. “You’re a good boy, Connell.