"I say many things," Gabriel told her, "but I can't guarantee that'll be one of them." Especially if he needed someone to blame. What, he couldn't keep a checklist to point fingers at? If he was gonna prank someone he may as well keep his options open. Throwing them to the wolves might the only means he had.

"I think I'm going to learn to bake a cake," Gabriel said thoughtfully, and gave her a wink that was playful, but not really flirtatious. "Suggestions for the shape?"