[laughs and knocks into his shoulder, not enough to disturb pancake making]

The one, huh? I mean - I hope you're right, I just don't want to get my hopes up too much. It would kind of make sense if it was the obvious option given the whole forced engagement party thing. But you're also right that I could be off base.

[there's another small laugh at the summary, though it's a little more awkward]

Kind of wish it were less familiar, you know?