Jokes and laughter

Previously

…“Perhaps you’re right, Bea,” he admitted, a genuine warmth spreading through him. “Perhaps the real treasure was the scone-related mystery we solved along the way.” Bea beamed. “That’s the spirit, Arthur! Now, about that squirrel… I think we need to stake him out. I have a feeling this scone caper is far from over.” She winked, and Arthur, despite himself, couldn’t help but chuckle. The case of the missing scone might remain unsolved, but the morning, in its own chaotic way, was turning out to be rather perfect after all.