Robbie looked at Grace casually. "I helped you, didn't I? And besides, who said I could protect the whole town? Or that I wanted to?"
He now addressed Grace and Silvia. "Now, I never said we had to go eat at a restaurant. I never even said we had to eat. I suggested it. But relax, I'm sure there's food around this house somewhere. Grace, why don't you go on and look around for something to cook."
He made a face at her that suggested she'd just better go and do it, or else. He was tempted to use his influence on her, but decided not to waste the effort.
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