Alison stopped on the second floor landing and met his serious look with an equally serious look. If it was important to him, it was important to her.

"I promise. Really and truly." Then she smiled and kissed his forehead. He was too cute to stay serious at for very long. "And, if by some weird crazy miracle there isn't any left we'll just have to go visit Maria and get some. Okay?"

She bounced him again as they walked down the last flight of stairs and headed for the kitchen.