Adam reached out to give her a one-armed hug. "I only did it 'cause you asked, Pep. I really don't go 'round readin' people's minds all the time. I hafta want to do it and I don't like invadin' people's privacy like that. Don't worry, I won't do it again without your permission. Your thoughts are safe. Now let's go. I've got some lettuce needs cuttin'."